After a COVID-induced withdrawal in 2022, India’s women’s football team has qualified for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup on merit for the first time since 2003. Under new coach Amelia Valverde, the team faces a tough challenge in Australia against Japan, Vietnam, and Chinese Taipei, aiming to compete and showcase their capabilities on the international stage. The dream is clear: qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. After a COVID-induced withdrawal in 2022, India’s women’s football team has qualified for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup on merit for the first time since 2003. Under new coach Amelia Valverde, the team faces a tough challenge in Australia against Japan, Vietnam, and Chinese Taipei, aiming to compete and showcase their capabilities on the international stage. The dream is clear: qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
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