India scripts history by qualifying for AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinals for the first time

By  News On Air   May 09, 2026

In Football, India scripted history by qualifying for the quarterfinals of the AFC Under-17 Women’s Asian Cup for the first time with a commanding 4-nil victory against Lebanon in their final Group B fixture at Suzhou in China yesterday.

For India, Pritika Barman in 7th and 85th, Alva Devi Senjam in the 36th, and Joya in 72nd minute scored goals. Reaching the semifinals of this tournament would guarantee India a spot in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.