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Indian Football Teams To Play In 2022 Asian Games

  • Posted on July 26, 2023
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In September, the Indian men's and women's football teams will compete in the Asian Games again after a six-year hiatus. The Sports Ministry has waived the requirement that teams be ranked in the top eight on their continent in order to compete.

 

By formally appealing to the Sports Ministry, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) was instrumental in gaining this chance. Both teams have performed exceptionally well over the past few months, earning their spots in the coveted competition. Currently, the women's team is ranked 11th while the men's squad is ranked 18th.


The decision was announced on Twitter by Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, who said that the government would loosen the restrictions so that both men's and women's teams may compete. This exemption is great news for Indian football, giving players and coaches more motivation to succeed.



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Indian Football Team Sets Goal for Asian Games 2022



The men's team made a bold statement by winning the Intercontinental Cup and the South American Football Federation Cup in quick succession. However, the women's team won the first round of Olympic qualifying with a convincing two-legged victory over Kyrgyzstan.

 

Igor Stimac will lead the national men's team as head coach in the Asian Games. Stimac, along with the squad, had beseeched Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur to intervene on their behalf so that they may take part in the competition.




Indian Football Team
India football Teams in Asian Games


Football in the Asian Games is played according to a U-23 format, with each team permitted three players older than the minimum age requirement. Due to the aforementioned rules, Indian teams were not eligible to compete at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta.

 

The timely action of the Sports Ministry has given Indian football a priceless chance to once again participate on the continental level. The forthcoming Asian Games should provide a fantastic showcase for the teams' skills and dedication, encouraging further growth and development of the sport across the country.



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