U-17 Women's C'ship: Lionesses, Tigresses win on opening day
5 years, 2 months ago

U-17 Women's C'ship: Lionesses, Tigresses win on opening day

The Hindu  

Lionesses defeated Panthers 3-0 in the first contest of the Hero U-17 Women's Championship in Kalyani, West Bengal, on Bengal. The championship, organised by Football Sports Development Limited, is aimed at showcasing the best of talent for the Indian team ahead of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in 2020. READ | All you need to know about the Hero U-17 Women's Championship Lynda Kom, who scored four goals for India in the SAFF U-15 Championship in October, chipped in a ball over Anjali Barke's head after the goalkeeper fumbled, allowing Priyanka to set her up inside the box. -- Amisha Baxla magic helps Tigresses beat Bembem Devi’s Cheetahs -- Two early goals from Tigresses helped the Priya PV-coached side register a 2-1 win over Cheetahs in the second game on Monday. Aimed at scouting the best talents to form U-17 team ahead of India’s participation and hosting of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2020, the championship sets pace to country’s preparation for the mega event.

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India U-20 women’s football team to train for Asian dominance in Chennai from January
2 years ago

India U-20 women’s football team to train for Asian dominance in Chennai from January

The Hindu  

India’s maiden FIFA Under-17 World Cup campaign ended in heartbreak as the young Blue Tigresses lost all their three group games, conceding 16 goals. The arena of champions About 20 kilometres from the main city, India’s shot at redemption will begin at the Home Games Sports Arena – a training ground in a quiet and serene setting with skyscrapers as …

FIFA U-17 World Cup — potential springboard to growth of women’s football in India
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA U-17 World Cup — potential springboard to growth of women’s football in India

The Hindu  

The 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup came to a rather exciting end at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Colombia captain Linda Caicedo had already played the U-20 Women’s World Cup before leading her country to its first-ever FIFA final in the U-17 World Cup. The World Cup came at just the right for India and for women’s …

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup a shot in the arm for women’s football in India
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup a shot in the arm for women’s football in India

The Hindu  

When Anita Kumari made a forward run against Brazil in India’s last match at the 2022 FIFA U-17 World Cup, she had one special fan watching from the stands. A lot of girls will try to dream big after seeing Indian women play at this level.” 𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺.#KickOffTheDream#U17WWCpic.twitter.com/oUob92Awda — Odisha Sports …

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Quarterfinal teams, fixtures, venues, timings
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Quarterfinal teams, fixtures, venues, timings

The Hindu  

The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup got underway at the Fatorda Stadium in Goa on October 11. The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup quarterfinals will be played in Navi Mumbai and Goa. Germany, Chile, Nigeria, and New Zealand make up Group B. Germany finished first in group B with nine points after beating Chile, New Zealand, and Nigeria in three …

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Last-eight hopes over for India after 3-0 defeat against Morocco
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Last-eight hopes over for India after 3-0 defeat against Morocco

The Hindu  

India lost 3-0 against Morocco in its second Group A match of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar on Friday. Three second-half goals from Doha El Madani, Yasmine Zouhir and Djennah Cherif saw the young Atlas Lionesses earn their first-ever points in an under-17 Women’s World Cup match. Kumari tried to slot the ball …

U-17 Women’s World Cup: Indian football’s brave new frontier
2 years, 3 months ago

U-17 Women’s World Cup: Indian football’s brave new frontier

Live Mint  

The first wave of Indian women’s World Cup footballers is here. On Tuesday, a squad of 21 young women from India took on USA in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar to mark their debut in the tournament at any level. Finishing runners-up in the 2021 edition of CECAFA Women's U-17 Championship, the Tanzanian U-17 …

FIFA Women's Under-17 WC: India start campaign with 0-8 defeat to USA
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA Women's Under-17 WC: India start campaign with 0-8 defeat to USA

The Hindu  

Indian under-17 women’s football team started their FIFA under-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 campaign with a 0-8 defeat to the USA in their campaign opener at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, which is Indian women’s football team’s biggest defeat in under-17 category. Notably, Union Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Anurag Thakur attended the opening ceremony of the FIFA …

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Heavyweights in action, India eyes surprise win on opening day
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Heavyweights in action, India eyes surprise win on opening day

The Hindu  

The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup – a tournament that has historically produced stars of the game – will see its seventh edition kick-off in India on October 11, 2022. World Cup Groups: Group A: India, USA, Brazil, Morocco Group B: Germany, New Zealand, Chile, Nigeria Group C: Spain, Colombia, Mexico, China Group D: Japan, Tanzania, Canada, France Four matches …

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Will Inspire Young Girls in India to Take up Football: AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Will Inspire Young Girls in India to Take up Football: AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey

News 18  

All-India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey on Saturday said that the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 in India will be a big milestone and will inspire young girls in the country to take up football, leading further to women empowerment. Therefore, the many young girls will be inspired, motivated, encouraged to play football after this FIFA U-17 Women’s …

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Fresh impetus to women’s football
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Fresh impetus to women’s football

The Hindu  

It was supposed to be a big year for women’s football in India. Two mega events were to get the ball rolling for the women’s game — the AFC Asian Cup, and the U-17 FIFA World Cup. It’s been five years since the All India Football Federation hosted the men’s U-17 World Cup, which launched an array of future stars …

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Formidable challenge awaits India in Group A
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Formidable challenge awaits India in Group A

The Hindu  

Global age-group competitions can often give expression to the dreams and desires of children wanting to bring laurels to their nation. The U-17 women’s World Cup in India, too, will realise the dreams of many. Ten years later, she realised her dream, helping USA qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Cup by winning the U-17 Women’s CONCACAF Championship. She will …

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Team India announce 21-member squad for showpiece event starting on October 11
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Team India announce 21-member squad for showpiece event starting on October 11

India TV News  

The Indian Football federation on Wednesday announced the squad for the upcoming Women’s U-17 World Cup as they named a 21-member squad. They will face the USA on October 11, followed by Morocco and Brazil on October 14 and October 17, respectively, at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. Everyone wants to play the World Cup, but I can only select …

U-17 World Cup: After FIFA ban, light at the end of the tunnel for Indian football
2 years, 3 months ago

U-17 World Cup: After FIFA ban, light at the end of the tunnel for Indian football

The Hindu  

“Just focus on your game and your practice. Whatever happens in the future, would happen according to God’s wishes.” These words — by coach Anand Prasad Gope — echoed in the ears of Anita Kumari and Nitu Linda when the Indian women’s U-17 camp went into a shock following FIFA’s ban on the All India Football Federation. When the International …

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Hosts India Drawn with USA, Morocco and Brazil
2 years, 6 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Hosts India Drawn with USA, Morocco and Brazil

News 18  

India have been drawn alongside the United States of America, Morocco and Brazil in Group A of the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after the official draw was conducted in Zurich on Friday. Host Mollie Kmita presented the official draw and was joined by former US women’s national team player and FIFA women’s World Cup winner, Heather O’Reilly, former …

U-17 Women's team is all set to lock horns against Italy and Netherlands
2 years, 6 months ago

U-17 Women's team is all set to lock horns against Italy and Netherlands

India TV News  

Along with the much anticipated FIFA World Cup, this also is the year of the U-17 Women's World Cup. The women's team is all set to fly out to Italy and Norway and will compete in two tournaments to prepare for the mega event. The Torneo Female Football Tournament will kickstart from June 22-26 and the Open Nordic Tournament WU16 …

Bhubaneswar, Goa, Navi Mumbai to host FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup; draw on June 24
2 years, 9 months ago

Bhubaneswar, Goa, Navi Mumbai to host FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup; draw on June 24

The Hindu  

The U-17 Women’s World Cup will be held across three venues - Bhubaneswar, Goa and Navi Mumbai - later this year, FIFA has confirmed. READ: U-17 Women’s World Cup: FIFA ‘open to’ reducing number of venues Sarai Bareman, FIFA Chief Women’s Football Officer, said: “With qualifying ongoing around the world, we are very excited to announce the date of the …

FIFA unveils Ibha – official mascot of U-17 2022 Women's World Cup in India
3 years, 3 months ago

FIFA unveils Ibha – official mascot of U-17 2022 Women's World Cup in India

Firstpost  

According to a release issued by the global body, Ibha aims to inspire women and girls across India and around the world to realise their potential. New Delhi: World football body, FIFA on Monday unveiled the official mascot of the U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022 – Ibha – an Asiatic lioness representing women power. 🦁 𝑨𝒔𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝑳𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 …

FIFA introduces Ibha, the U-17 2022 Women's World Cup's new mascot: Who is she?
3 years, 3 months ago

FIFA introduces Ibha, the U-17 2022 Women's World Cup's new mascot: Who is she?

The Hindu  

World football body, FIFA on Monday unveiled the official mascot of the U-17 Women's World Cup India 2022 -- Ibha -- an Asiatic lioness representing women power. pic.twitter.com/t02AGBjbSA — FIFA Women's World Cup October 11, 2021 "Ibha is a really exciting and inspiring character, one that young fans across India and around the world will have huge fun enjoying and …

Women’s U-17 World Cup football camp from October 15
4 years, 4 months ago

Women’s U-17 World Cup football camp from October 15

The Hindu  

India's U-17 women’s World Cup probables team will begin training in Jharkhand from October 15, All India Football Federation general secretary Kushal Das said on Wednesday. The U-17 women’s World Cup to be held in India, originally scheduled for November, was postponed to February-March next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The U-17 women’s team’s preparations will be the sole …

Plans and Programmes Discussed as LOC of FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, Maharastra Government Have Meeting
4 years, 6 months ago

Plans and Programmes Discussed as LOC of FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, Maharastra Government Have Meeting

News 18  

The new schedule for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2021 was announced on June 23, 2020 and a first major meeting regarding the tournament since the announcement took place between the Local Organising Committee and the government of Maharashtra. "We are very proud to be hosting the U-17 Women's World Cup, along with the final. Maharashtra will work …

U17 Women’s World Cup: FIFA monitoring India's coronavirus threat
4 years, 9 months ago

U17 Women’s World Cup: FIFA monitoring India's coronavirus threat

The Hindu  

FIFA is monitoring developments regarding the coronavirus outbreak in India to decide the future of the U-17 Women's World Cup which is slated to be held in the country in November. “We can confirm that FIFA is currently monitoring the situation regarding COVID-19 in India in close collaboration with the Local Organising Committee, as well as other key stakeholders including …

Venues for FIFA U-17 Women’s WC announced
4 years, 10 months ago

Venues for FIFA U-17 Women’s WC announced

The Hindu  

India will have the privilege of an extra venue to the traditional four when it hosts the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup from November 2 to 21. Making the announcement here on Tuesday, the FIFA Chief Women’s Football Officer Sarai Bareman said, “It’s a massive step forward for the game in India.” Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Navi Mumbai will …

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Guwahati to host opener, final in Mumbai
4 years, 10 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Guwahati to host opener, final in Mumbai

The Hindu  

India will have the privilege of an extra venue to the traditional four when it hosts the 2020 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup from November 2 to 21. Making the announcement here on Tuesday, FIFA Chief Women's Football Officer Sarai Bareman said, “It's a massive step forward for the game in India.” Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Navi Mumbai will …

India U-17 women's team to face Romania
4 years, 11 months ago

India U-17 women's team to face Romania

The Hindu  

The Indian U-17 women's team will travel on an exposure tour to Turkey next week as part of its preparation for the upcoming FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup, which will be held in India between November 2-21, 2020. The team will travel to Istanbul on February 10, where it will play two games against the Romania U-17 women's team on …

India u-17 girls to play Sweden, Thailand
5 years, 1 month ago

India u-17 girls to play Sweden, Thailand

The Hindu  

India U-17 women's football team is all set to take on Sweden and Thailand in an international friendly tournament in preparation for next year's home FIFA U-17 women's World Cup. READ | U-17 Women’s C'ship: Lionesses win title after thumping Tigresses AIFF general secretary Kushal Das spoke about the importance of competition as part of the build-up for next year's …

FIFA pleased with India's 2020 U-17 Women’s WC preparations
5 years, 1 month ago

FIFA pleased with India's 2020 U-17 Women’s WC preparations

The Hindu  

The FIFA and Local Organising Committee delegation expressed satisfaction with the preparations for the 2020 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup after visiting the D.Y. Patil Sports Academy said, “The entire team is very excited at the prospect of hosting the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, especially after having such an outstanding experience in 2017. We want to put our best …

Women's U-17 World Cup: FIFA team inspects DY Patil Stadium, expresses satisfaction at progress of preparation
5 years, 1 month ago

Women's U-17 World Cup: FIFA team inspects DY Patil Stadium, expresses satisfaction at progress of preparation

India TV News  

A team of officials from the world football governing body FIFA on Sunday inspected the DY Patil Stadium at Navi Mumbai, one of the proposed venues to host Women's U-17 World Cup next year, and expressed satisfaction at the progress of preparations. What is also very important for us is that we have a very experienced and operationally strong team …

U-17 Women’s World Cup: FIFA inspection in Kolkata, Guwahati
5 years, 1 month ago

U-17 Women’s World Cup: FIFA inspection in Kolkata, Guwahati

The Hindu  

An eight-member FIFA delegation on Tuesday arrived in the city for an official inspection to evaluate the progress and preparations for the U-17 Women’s World Cup in 2020. Ahead of the inspection, project lead of U-17 Women’s World Cup, Oliver Vogt said, “We are looking forward to seeing how things are shaping up. We saw the potential of football in …

U-17 Women's C'Ship: Tigresses and Lionesses reach final
5 years, 2 months ago

U-17 Women's C'Ship: Tigresses and Lionesses reach final

The Hindu  

Fourteen goals were scored on the second day of the FSDL-organised U-17 Women’s Championship in Kalyani on Wednesday. Tigresses beat Panthers 5-2 and Lionesses defeated Cheetahs 6-1 as both teams made it to the final on Sunday with a game left to play. READ| U-17 Women's C'ship: Lionesses, Tigresses register wins on opening day Aimed at scouting the best talents …

Ambrose lauds U-17 Women's C'ship for World Cup selection
5 years, 2 months ago

Ambrose lauds U-17 Women's C'ship for World Cup selection

The Hindu  

As India prepares to host its second FIFA World Cup, the junior women footballers are getting set to take their shot at being a part of the team that will represent the country in the mega event. The players participating in the four-nation tournament will be closely watched by the coaching staff of the India U-17 women’s football team, as …

U-17 Women's Championship: Lionesses ease past Panthers 3-0; Amisha Baxla dazzles in Tigresses' win over Cheetahs
5 years, 2 months ago

U-17 Women's Championship: Lionesses ease past Panthers 3-0; Amisha Baxla dazzles in Tigresses' win over Cheetahs

Firstpost  

Two early goals from Tigresses helped the Priya PV-coached side register a 2-1 win over Cheetahs in the second game of the U-17 Women’s Championship Kalyani: The Alex Ambrose-coached Lionesses handed Panthers a 3-0 defeat in the opening match of the Hero U-17 Women’s Championship on Monday. The championship, organised by Football Sports Development Limited, is aimed at helping build …

U-17 Women’s Championship: Teams, squads, fixtures, schedule
5 years, 2 months ago

U-17 Women’s Championship: Teams, squads, fixtures, schedule

The Hindu  

The Hero U-17 Women’s Championship 2019, organized by Football Sports Development Limited and Reliance Foundation, will get underway from Monday, November 11 in Kalyani, West Bengal. The tournament is aimed to build interest in women’s football in the country as a build up to the 2020 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup scheduled in India. Coached by India’s national U-19 women’s …

U-17 Women's Championship 2019 to begin on 11 November, to feature four teams facing off in round-robin format
5 years, 2 months ago

U-17 Women's Championship 2019 to begin on 11 November, to feature four teams facing off in round-robin format

Firstpost  

Organised under the aegis of the All India Football Federation, the tournament final will be played between the top two sides on Sunday, 17 November The Hero U-17 Women’s Championship 2019, organised by Football Sports Development Limited and Reliance Foundation, will get underway from Monday. The tournament was announced earlier this year by FSDL chairperson Nita Ambani while addressing the …

Indian women’s U-17 football team to train in Kalyani
5 years, 2 months ago

Indian women’s U-17 football team to train in Kalyani

The Hindu  

The India U-17 women's football team will undergo a 10-day camp in Kalyani, West Bengal in the second week of November as part of its preparation for the 2020 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup to be held in the country. RELATED| FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup emblem launched in Mumbai Coach Alex Ambrose, who had led India to the SAFF …

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup emblem launched in Mumbai
5 years, 2 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup emblem launched in Mumbai

The Hindu  

It was a star-studded affair at the iconic Gateway of India on Saturday evening as the official emblem for next year’s FIFA U-17 Women’s football World Cup was launched. READ| Indian football: AIFF signs MoU with German FA With FIFA’s chief women’s football officer Sarai Bareman and All-India Football Federation chief Praful Patel in attendance, the minister also insisted that …

U.S. legend Kristine Lilly: Respect for women’s game should be as much as for men
5 years, 2 months ago

U.S. legend Kristine Lilly: Respect for women’s game should be as much as for men

The Hindu  

In her long and illustrious career, Kristine Lilly appeared for a record 354 times for the United States. Having scored 130 goals for the U.S. between 1987 and 2010, Lilly has been part of two Women’s World Cup-winning side, and also two Olympic gold-winning sides — in 1996 and 2004. Q. India hosted the men’s U-17 World Cup a couple …

U-17 Women’s World Cup 2020 emblem to be unveiled in Mumbai
5 years, 2 months ago

U-17 Women’s World Cup 2020 emblem to be unveiled in Mumbai

The Hindu  

The official emblem of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2020 will be unveiled at a ceremony here to be held on November 2. Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, FIFA Chief Women’s Football Officer Sarai Bareman, LOC Chairman Praful Patel will be present on the occasion along with FIFA legend and two-time World Cup winner Kristine Lilly at the …

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2020 will 'galvanise' India
5 years, 3 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2020 will 'galvanise' India

The Hindu  

FIFA Women’s Football Regional Consultant Belinda Wilson said that FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in India next year will galvanise the face of women's football across states in the country. The Women's World Cup, which took place in France earlier this year, helped enhance a 'huge movement in women's football' according to Wilson. She said, "One should utilize the Women's …

Lionesses heroics mean Team GB WILL have a team at 2020 Olympics if the USA beat France on Friday
5 years, 6 months ago

Lionesses heroics mean Team GB WILL have a team at 2020 Olympics if the USA beat France on Friday

Daily Mail  

If France lose against the United States on Friday night, Team GB will have a women's team at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. After Phil Neville's Lionesses booked their spot in the semi-finals with a 3-0 win over Norway - and two of the other three quarter-finals all-European affairs - Team GB will have secured a spot in global showpiece …

India U-17 women's football team travel to Hong Kong to prepare for U-17 Women's World Cup 2020
5 years, 7 months ago

India U-17 women's football team travel to Hong Kong to prepare for U-17 Women's World Cup 2020

The Hindu  

The India U-17 women's team will travel to Hong Kong to play four matches as a part of its preparation for the U-17 Women's World Cup in India next year. The India U-17 side -- still a project under construction -- has been training in Goa for the last few weeks and will leave for Hong Kong on June 16. …

Indian Football: Women’s senior team hails 2020 U-17 World Cup nod
5 years, 9 months ago

Indian Football: Women’s senior team hails 2020 U-17 World Cup nod

The Hindu  

The women’s national football team hailed FIFA’s decision to give the 2020 U-17 World Cup to India, calling it a “game-changer“. “My initial reaction was ‘wow’!” said head coach Maymol Rocky, before stating that hosting the World Cup will be a huge step in developing the sport and increasing its popularity, especially among girls. RELATED | SAFF Women’s C’ship: India …

U-17 Women’s World Cup 2020: Bigger challenge lies ahead says Indian football chief Praful Patel
5 years, 9 months ago

U-17 Women’s World Cup 2020: Bigger challenge lies ahead says Indian football chief Praful Patel

The Hindu  

All India Football Federation president Praful Patel on Saturday expressed his delight at winning the bid for hosting the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup in 2020, but said the bigger challenge lies ahead. “We felt the football evolution which India attained in the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 needed to continue, and as part of AIFF’s commitment towards development …

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