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India crowned SAFF U17 Women’s champions despite defeat against Bangladesh

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India Crowned SAFF U17 Women’s Champions Despite Defeat Against Bangladesh

By IANS News August 31, 2025 • 19:32 PM View: 214

SAFF U17 Women: India suffered their only defeat in their last match of SAFF U17 Women’s Championship 2025, losing 3-4 to Bangladesh at Changlimithang Stadium, Bhutan, on Sunday. Despite the defeat, the Young Tigresses were crowned champions, having earned an unassailable lead in the points table with a game in hand.

The Young Tigresses concluded the SAFF U17 Women’s Championship with five wins and one loss.

Purnima Marma opened the scoring for Bangladesh in the first minute. India’s Anushka Kumari equalised in the ninth minute. However, Bangladesh regained the lead in the 34th minute when Alpi Akter scored, and extended it in the 48th minute through Sauravi Prity.

TAGS SAFF U17 Women Changlimithang Stadium Young Tigresses Young Tigresses Purnima Marma Anushka Kumari Alpi Akter Sauravi Prity Pritika Barman AFC U17 Women Asian Cup Qualifiers Kyrgyz Republic

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