♦ 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.