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This Will Encourage More Youngsters...: PM Modi Prasies India Women’s SAFF Championship Triumph

By IANS News June 07, 2026 • 16:24 PM View: 91

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian women's football team on clinching the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 title, stating that their success will inspire more youngsters to take up the sport in the future.

India women ended the wait of seven years to reclaim the SAFF championsip title after defeating defending champions Bangladesh 3-1 in a gripping final at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao, Goa, on Saturday.

The Prime Minister lauded the team’s consistent performance throughout the tournament and extended his best wishes for their upcoming international campaigns.

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