Both teams secured promotion to Tier 1 for the next edition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
This result completed a rare record in Indian football. Punia had earlier led Dadra & Nagar Haveli to the Junior National Championship gold medal in 2021, with a 1-0 win over Bihar in the final. At the Senior level, he coached Haryana to two podium finishes -- silver in 2023, after a 2-0 loss to Manipur in the final, and bronze in 2024, after a 2-0 defeat to Odisha in the semifinals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on his achievement, Ravi Kumar Punia said, \u201cWinning medals across all three categories is a proud moment in my journey, but I see it as a bigger step forward for women\u2019s football in India. These results demonstrate that when we trust players and provide them with the right guidance, they can consistently deliver at every stage. My aim is to continue contributing to the growth of the women\u2019s game and to help young players believe that they can compete at the highest level.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
This result completed a rare record in Indian football. Punia had earlier led Dadra & Nagar Haveli to the Junior National Championship gold medal in 2021, with a 1-0 win over Bihar in the final. At the Senior level, he coached Haryana to two podium finishes -- silver in 2023, after a 2-0 loss to Manipur in the final, and bronze in 2024, after a 2-0 defeat to Odisha in the semifinals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Punia\u2019s coaching career is built on a solid playing background. He was part of the Rajasthan United FC squad that won the I-League Qualifiers, claimed the All India Inter-University Championship, and represented his state in the Santosh Trophy. His background as a player has provided him with an understanding of competitive football that has carried into his coaching career.<\/p>\r\n\r\n