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Coach Crispin Chettri wants India to be facing more physical sides in the lead up to the Asian Cup next year. (Photo credit: AIFF)

India coach Crispin Chettri’s advice to charges after Asian Cup qualification: 'You might be on top of this mountain but it's the bottom of another'

July 11, 2025 2:05 pm

India women’s football boss hails his team's attacking mindset.

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India qualify for AFC Women's Asian Cup finals after beating Thailand 2-1

July 06, 2025 10:14 am

It will be India's first appearance at the Asian Cup since 2022, when they participated as hosts but were forced to withdraw due to a COVID outbreak in the squad. The last time India qualified outright was back in 2003, when the qualifiers did not exist in the current format.

Dennerby names 33 players for FIFA women's U-17 WC national camp

April 26, 2022 5:15 pm

The players, who have assembled here, include 12 from the side that won the SAFF U-18 Women's Championship title earlier this year.

IWL 2021-22 fixtures announced, Indian Arrows make debut

April 09, 2022 3:06 pm

The Indian Arrows women's team, AIFF's developmental side featuring the young and rising stars, will also make its debut in the IWL.

Manisha strike helps India beat Jordan in football friendly

April 09, 2022 11:52 am

Manisha netted the game's only goal in the second half (48th minute) on Friday night to help the Blue Tigresses get their second victory on the trot at the Prince Mohammed Stadium.

Indian women's football team to train in Goa from March 28

March 14, 2022 12:50 pm

The camp will get underway when head coach Thomas Dennerby will take charge of the squad.

Use this as fuel, come back stronger: Australian star to Indian players

January 26, 2022 6:15 pm

One of the world's biggest names in women's football, Australian captain Kerr was beaten to the FIFA Best Women's Player of the Year (2021) award by Barcelona's Alexia Putellas.

How virus dashed hopes, broke hearts of Indian women footballers

January 25, 2022 1:09 pm

After withdrawing from tournament they were hosting due to Covid outbreak, India sets eye on future challenges.

Bala Devi void hurts India as Chinese Taipei looms at the Asian Cup

January 23, 2022 7:03 am

All time scorer’s absence is something the team will have to live with during Sunday's their must-win Group A encounter of the AFC Women's Asian Cup.

We have enough quality to make it through: Bala Devi on India's chances

January 22, 2022 5:16 pm

"I have confidence in our squad and what they can achieve. I am positive about our chances, especially because we are playing at home," she told FIFA.com.

8 killed, many wounded as police open fire on Gen-Z crowd in Nepal’s Kathmandu

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Eight young men were killed and others injured in Kathmandu as police used tear gas to disperse a Gen-Z protest against the social media ban and government corruption. The men, under 30, stormed government offices, leading to a curfew and calls for the Prime Minister's resignation. An emergency cabinet meeting was called in response.

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