SAFF U-16 C’Ships: India, Bangladesh set for summit clash in the Himalayas
The HinduThe Changlimithang Stadium, in Thimphu, Bhutan, is all set as India and Bangladesh look to fight it out in the summit clash of the SAFF U-16 Championship 2023, on Sunday, September 10. India head coach Ishfaq Ahmed said, “We have worked so hard to get here, but we know that Bangladesh are a tough side, and we will have to work even harder to beat them in the final and achieve the dream.” The Blue Colts finished top of Group A, defeating both Bangladesh and Nepal before putting eight goals past the Maldives in the semifinal. The India U-16s began training approximately a month before the SAFF U-16 Championship in Srinagar, and the boys have grown exponentially since then.” “The Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council has helped us a great deal in organising the camp smoothly, helping us out with a range of things including facilities, and equipment,” said Ahmed. The SAFF U-16 Championship 2023 Final between India and Bangladesh will kick off at 5.30 pm IST at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan and will be streamed live on the Sportzworkz YouTube channel.