India Clinches SAFF U-19 Women’s Football Title Against Bangladesh in Nepal

Current Context: On February 7, 2026, India’s Young Tigresses (U‑17 team) clinched the SAFF U‑19 Women’s Championship with a 4–0 win over defending champions Bangladesh in Nepal.

• The triumph was significant as India used the U‑19 tournament as a preparatory platform for the AFC U‑17 Women’s Asian Cup.
• Captain Julan Nongmaithem scored the opener in the 42nd minute, followed by Elizabed Lakra’s penalty in the 63rd.
• Pearl Fernandes added the third in the 68th minute after a goalkeeping error. 
• Substitute Anwita Raghuraman sealed the victory in the 83rd minute with a composed finish.
• This dominant win marked redemption for India, who had lost to Bangladesh earlier, and showcased the rising strength of women’s football in India.

Question:

Q.1 India’s U-17 women’s football team, known as the “Young Tigresses,” won which tournament on February 7, 2026?
a) SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship
b) AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup
c) SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship
d) FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup

Answer: a) India’s U-17 team participated in and won the SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship as part of its preparation strategy.