India enter AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinals for first time

In Football, India scripted history by qualifying for the quarterfinals of the AFC Under-17 Women’s Asian Cup for the first time with a commanding 4-nil victory against Lebanon in their final Group B fixture at Suzhou in China today. For India, Pritika Barman in 7th and 85th minutes, Alva Devi Senjam in 36th, and Joya in 72nd minute scored goals. Reaching the semifinals of this tournament would guarantee India a spot in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.