Drawn into Group A, India will face a tough challenge, beginning their campaign against hosts Thailand on Thursday before locking horns with Kuwait on March 22 and Lebanon on March 24. With high spirits and a point to prove, the Indian squad is ready to leave their footprints on the sand.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The team set off from Gujarat on March 16, reaching Delhi in the evening. After a brief wait at the airport, they boarded a flight to Bangkok, before embarking on a road trip to Pattaya, where the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2025 is set to be held. As they soaked in the sights of Bangkok\u2019s skyline and the endless stretches of lush green landscapes, the anticipation for the challenge ahead only grew stronger.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Head coach Mohd Faizal Bin So'od exuded confidence as he assessed the team\u2019s unique position in the tournament. \u201cHaving not participated in this competition for nearly two decades, we hold an element of surprise. We\u2019ve analysed our opponents, but they have little to no data on us. That unpredictability could work in our favour,\u201d the Malaysian remarked.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In a moment of pride and inspiration, coach Faizal also announced the captain of the team - Rohith Y. The captain, a fisherman\u2019s son from Kerala, has lived and breathed beach soccer since childhood. Growing up on the sands, his natural flair for the game and leadership qualities made him the perfect choice to lead India\u2019s charge.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe are ready,\u201d said Rohith with determination. \u201cWe\u2019ve put in the hard work and every player here is eager to prove himself. Playing against the host nation is never easy, but that\u2019s exactly the kind of challenge we are looking for. When the going gets tough, we rise.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In a moment of pride and inspiration, coach Faizal also announced the captain of the team - Rohith Y. The captain, a fisherman\u2019s son from Kerala, has lived and breathed beach soccer since childhood. Growing up on the sands, his natural flair for the game and leadership qualities made him the perfect choice to lead India\u2019s charge.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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