SAFF Women’s Championship

June 7, 2026 4:38 PM

President Murmu, PM Modi congratulate Indian women’s football team on SAFF Championship triumph

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian women's football team on winning the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 title, praising the players for their outstanding performances throughout the tournament. India reclaimed the SAFF Women’s Championship crown after seven years with a commanding 3-1 victory over defending champions Bangladesh in the final at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao, Goa, on Saturday. Extending her congratulati...

October 28, 2024 9:41 PM

Nepal to face Bangladesh in SAFF Women’s Championship final on October 30

Nepal has secured its place in the final of the ongoing SAFF Women's Championship by defeating India in the semi-finals. The Nepali women's team overcame their Indian counterparts to earn a spot in the title clash. In the final, Nepal will compete against Bangladesh, who advanced by defeating Bhutan 7-1 on Sunday. The championship decider will take place on October 30 at Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu. By - Sweta Singh (Kathmandu)...

October 28, 2024 11:28 AM

SAFF Women’s Championship: India goes down to Nepal in semifinals

India faced a disappointing exit from the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Championship 2024, losing to Nepal 2-4 in a penalty shootout during the semi-finals held at the Dasharath Stadium on Sunday. Played in front of a packed house, the shootout followed a full-time score of 1-1 in a match that witnessed more drama off the pitch than on it. India took the lead in the 62nd minute through Sangita Basfore's brilliant shot from well outside the box. However, Nepal's equalizer was ...