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India fought back three times to hold Nepal 3-3 in a thrilling SAFF Futsal Championship 2026 clash at Nonthaburi Stadium. Nikhil Mali’s last-second equaliser capped a dramatic contest featuring goals from Adhikari, Laltluangzela, Rana and Lama

Three Telangana footballers — K Alekhya, M Rakshitha Reddy and G Savitri — have been selected for the SAFF Senior Women’s Futsal national team trials in Bengaluru. The final team will compete in the SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship in Thailand in January

India Men’s National Team defeated Maldives 6-0 in their SAFF Under-17 Championship 2025 opener, with standout Performances from Dallalmuon Gangte, Hrishikesh Manavathi, Kamgouhao Doungel, Wangkheirakpam Gunleiba, and Aazim Parveez Najar

India U17 Blue Colts begin their SAFF Championship 2025 campaign against Maldives, aiming to defend last year’s title, with Bibiano Fernandes and captain Wangkhem Denny Singh emphasizing focus and preparation

Telangana footballer Hrishikesh Charan Manavathi has been picked for the India squad in the SAFF U17 Championship in Sri Lanka, continuing his consistent performances in national tournaments since 2022

Despite a 3-4 loss to Bangladesh in their final match, India’s Young Tigresses secured the SAFF U17 Women’s Championship title with five wins and one loss, topping the points table

India’s Young Tigresses sealed the SAFF U17 Women’s Championship 2025 title with a game to spare, but coach Joakim Alexandersson and midfielder Bonifilia Shullai insist the job is not finished yet

India were crowned champions of the 2025 SAFF U17 Women’s Championship after a dominant 5-0 victory over Nepal in Thimphu. Pearl Fernandes and Divyani Linda scored two each, while Nira Chanu netted the opener. India remain unbeaten, scoring 27 goals without conceding

On National Sports Day, Vedanta Limited announced its commitment to empowering nearly three lakh lives through transformative sports initiatives in FY25. The company’s support for academies in Goa, Rajasthan, Odisha, and Jharkhand is helping to shape future stars, while also promoting social inclusion and women’s participation in sports.

India defeated Bhutan 5-0 in the SAFF U17 Women’s Championship, with captain Julan dedicating her MVP award to her late father, Abhista shining before her parents, Shveta scoring her first goal, and goalkeeper Munni keeping four clean sheets

Anushka Kumari’s hat-trick led India to an 8-0 demolition of Bhutan in the SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship, keeping their unbeaten streak alive with 17 goals scored and none conceded

India defeated Bangladesh 2-0 in the SAFF U17 Women’s Championship, with goals from Pearl Fernandes and Bonifilia Shullai. The win brought redemption after last year’s losses and boosted India’s title hopes

Rain threat looms large as India takes on Maldives in the second semifinal of the SAFF under-19 football championship at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Yupia (Arunachal Pradesh) on Friday under floodlights

India pulled off a convincing 4-0 win against Nepal to top Group B and secure the top place while making it to the last four stage in the SAFF under-19 football championship at Yupia in Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday

India and Pakistan clashed in a SAFF final just once before, during the 2011 SAFF U16 Championship. At the Dashrath Stadium, Pakistan secured a 2-1 victory, marking their sole SAFF title to date.

India secured their spot in the SAFF U19 Football Championship semifinals with a 2-1 victory over Bhutan