India delivered a mature and balanced display, scoring once in each half while also maintaining a clean sheet against a spirited Myanmar side. Goalkeeper Munni played a crucial role when called upon, while the defensive line marshalled by Abhista Basnett and Elizabed Lakra remained organised
Several notable names from the IIS stable also featured in the competition, including Kajal (+62 kg), Nishu (53 kg), Suraj (60 kg Greco-Roman, U17 World gold medallist), Sumit (60 kg Greco-Roman, U20 World bronze medallist), and Sumit Malik (57 kg freestyle, U20 World bronze medallist).
The India U17 men's team defeated Russian club side FC Spartak Moscow 4-2 in their third friendly match in Turkey at the Fanatic Tour Serik Sport Centre in Antalya, on Sunday, according to a release.
India were drawn with Uzbekistan, Australia and DPR Korea in Group D of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 in the Final Draw held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, according to the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
The Final Draw for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 and the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, according to the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
The India U17 men's team lost 0-1 to Turkiye in the first of two friendly matches against the hosts at the Emirhan Sport Centre in Manavgat, Antalya, on Tuesday.
The Final Draw for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 and the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 will be held on Thursday at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The India U17 men's team will play two friendly matches against Turkey in Antalya, on February 10 and 12, 2026. Blue Colts head coach Bibiano Fernandes has named a 24-member travelling squad for the games, according to an AIFF release.
They may have been playing in a higher age-category tournament; they may have been written off for it. But the India U17 women's team showed their mettle in the final to clinch the SAFF U19 Women's Championship, defeating Bangladesh U19s 4-0 at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium, on Saturday, Feb
The Indian U17 women's team defeated Bhutan 8-0 In their last round-robin fixture of the SAFF U19 Women's Championship 2026, at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium on Wednesday.