India to Face Bangladesh and Maldives in Upcoming SAFF Women's Championship
India drawn with Bangladesh, Maldives in SAFF Women's Championship
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The Indian women's football team will compete against Bangladesh and the Maldives in Group B of the SAFF Women’s Championship, scheduled from May 25 to June 6 in Margao, Goa. This tournament marks India's second time hosting the event, having previously won the championship five times.
- 01India is grouped with Bangladesh and Maldives in the SAFF Women's Championship.
- 02The tournament will take place in Margao, Goa, from May 25 to June 6.
- 03India has won the SAFF Women's Championship five times, most recently in 2019.
- 04Bangladesh is the reigning champion, having won the last two editions.
- 05Pakistan will not be participating in this year's tournament.
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The Indian women's football team has been drawn into Group B alongside Bangladesh and the Maldives for the upcoming SAFF Women’s Championship, which will be held in Margao, Goa, from May 25 to June 6. Group A consists of Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan. The top two teams from each group will progress to the semifinals. This championship is significant as it marks India's second time hosting the event, having previously done so in 2016 in Siliguri, West Bengal, where India secured their fourth title. India holds the record for the most championships, with victories in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2019. Bangladesh, the current champion, won the last two editions in 2022 and 2024. The seeding for the tournament was based on the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings, with India ranked 69th and placed in Pot 1, while Bangladesh is ranked 112th. Notably, Pakistan has opted not to send a team for this year’s competition.
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The championship is expected to boost local tourism and promote women's football in India.
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