The Blue Tigresses delivered a flawless campaign \u2014 winning all four matches in convincing fashion. India recorded emphatic victories over Mongolia (13-0), Timor-Leste (4-0), and Iraq (5-0), before capping off the group stage with a crucial 2-1 win against higher-ranked hosts Thailand.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In recent years, the AIFF, in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India (SAI), has undertaken several initiatives to strengthen the grassroots and youth structures in women\u2019s football. One such initiative is the ASMITA Women\u2019s Football Leagues, which witnessed the successful conduct of 155 leagues across the country from 2023 to 2025 at the U13, U15, and U17 levels. The 2023\u201324 edition saw participation from 6,305 junior players, a number that rose to 8,658 in 2024\u201325.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
As a result of such efforts, the number of registered women footballers in India has seen a 232% increase over the past year, as per AIFF. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cLooking ahead, the AIFF remains fully committed to ensuring the best possible preparation for the AFC Women\u2019s Asian Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in Australia in March 2026. The Federation will work closely with all stakeholders to facilitate extended training camps and secure high-quality international exposure for the team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
As a result of such efforts, the number of registered women footballers in India has seen a 232% increase over the past year, as per AIFF. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
The team\u2019s preparation for the AFC Women\u2019s Asian Cup Qualifiers included a 53-day national camp, during which the squad not only engaged in local practice matches in Bengaluru but also competed in two FIFA Women\u2019s International Friendlies against Uzbekistan, who also qualified for the continental tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n