Grace Dangmei, the captain of the Indian women's football team, announced her retirement after leading India to victory in the SAFF Women’s Championship, their first title in seven years. The 30-year-old winger, who made her international debut in 2013, has had a distinguished career with 95 appearances and 24 goals for the national team. Despite being benched for most of the tournament, she took to the field in the final and lifted the trophy, marking her third SAFF Championship title. Grace reflected on her career, stating that winning the championship was a fitting way to conclude her journey, filled with unforgettable memories and achievements. She highlighted significant moments, such as qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup and winning the SAFF Championship in 2019. Grace emphasized the difficulty of retiring from a sport that has been a major part of her life but expressed excitement about pursuing new opportunities beyond football.