Despite a brave first half performance, India fell to hosts China 1-5 in their opening group game at the 19th Asian Games on Tuesday 19 September at the Huanglong Sports Centre Stadium, in Hangzhou.
The 62nd Edition of the prestigious Subroto Cup International Football Tournament, will kick off on September 19, 2023, with the Junior Girls (U 17) matches beginning first. Renowned television personality and actor Rannvijay Singha will be the Guest of Honour at the grand opening ceremony, planned at the Dr. B.R Ambedkar Stadium in the national capital.
In the local language, the city of Buriram conveys the meaning of 'city of happiness’ or ‘peaceful city’. And while driving through the city roads, around 400 kilometres away from Bangkok, any first-timer to this part of the region will soon realise how befitting the name of this historic yet slumberous town is.
Indian football nearly shot itself in the foot before the Asian Games
It was less than two years ago that a nifty 20-year-old amazed the world as she sped away from her marker in Manaus, to score against hosts Brazil, sending the fans of Indian Football into fantasy land. Manisha Kalyan, over the last few years, has not only become one of the key players for the Indian Women’s Team, but she has also gone on to make a name for herself in Europe.
FC GOA'S MATCH against Hyderabad FC, scheduled for 22nd September, has been postponed.
The All India Football Federation, on Friday, September 15, 2023, announced that senior India player and key defender Sandesh Jhingan will be joining the Indian squad for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
AIFF President Mr Kalyan Chaubey and Secretary General Dr Shaji Prabhakaran's meeting with legendary coach and FIFA Chief of Global Football Development, Mr Arsene Wenger, in Australia last month to finalise the setting-up of a central academy in India was the beginning of what is set to be a significant association between FIFA and the AIFF.
The All India Football Federation, on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, named a 18-member men’s squad for the Asian Games, in Hangzhou, China, which is set to begin on September 19.
THE INDIAN SQUAD FOR Asian Games is not looking good at the moment.
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