South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-19
♦ India clinched the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-19 Championship 2025 on May 18. ♦ India defated Bangladesh 4-3 in a penalty shootout in the final at the Yupia Outdoor Stadium in Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh. ♦ The match had ended 1-1 after regulation time, forcing a nervy penalty shootout. ♦ India’s Shami Singamayum successfully netted the decisive penalty, helping the home side to lift the title. ♦ The nail-biting final saw electrifying support from the home crowd. ♦ India emerged as the favourites in the tournament with dominant wins over Sri Lanka, Nepal and the Maldives in the semifinals before making it to the finals.