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Indian Women's Football Team Begins Gurugram Camp Ahead of Turkey Friendlies

The Indian senior women's national football team has commenced a training camp in Gurugram with a 29-player squad. The team, known as the Blue Tigresses, will train until January 14 before departing for Antalya, Turkey. In Turkey, they are scheduled to play three closed-door friendly matches against European club sides. These matches are part of the team's preparation for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026.

Key Points: Indian Women's Football Team Training Camp in Gurugram

  • 29-member squad assembled
  • Training in Gurugram till Jan 14
  • Three friendlies in Turkey in January
  • Preparation for AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026
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Indian senior women's team begin training in Gurugram

The 29-member Indian senior women's football team starts training in Gurugram before flying to Turkey for three friendly matches.

"The Blue Tigresses... will leave for Antalya, Turkiye, to play three closed-door friendly matches - AIFF"

Gurugram, January 13

A 29-member Indian senior women's team began their training camp in Gurugram, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation.

The Blue Tigresses, who assembled in the city a day earlier, held their first training session today and will continue training there till January 14. On January 15, they will leave for Antalya, Turkiye, to play three closed-door friendly matches, as part of their preparation for the upcoming AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026.

The Blue Tigresses first play FC Metalist 1925 Kharkiv (Ukraine) on January 18, followed by FC Zurich Frauen (Switzerland) on January 21, and FC Schlieren (Switzerland) on January 24, in the city of Manavgat, around 75 kilometres from Antalya.

29-member Indian senior women's squad for January friendlies in Turkiye:

Goalkeepers: Elangbam Panthoi Chanu, Sowmiya Narayanasamy, Shreya Hooda, Adrija Sarkhel.

Defenders: Sweety Devi Ngangbam, Shilky Devi Hemam, Juli Kishan, Nirmala Devi Phanjoubam, Sanju, Malati Munda, Astam Oraon, Sarita Yumnam, Sushmita Lepcha, Martina Thokchom.

Midfielders: Sangita Basfore, Babina Devi Lisham, Priyadharshini Selladurai, Anju Tamang, Karthika Angamuthu, Jasoda Munda, Sanfida Nongrum.

Forwards: Grace Dangmei, Soumya Guguloth, Karishma Shirvoikar, Rimpa Haldar, Malavika P, Pyari Xaxa, Lynda Kom Serto, Kaviya Pakkirisamy.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see the squad list. Strong mix of experience and youth. Hope the exposure against teams like FC Zurich helps them improve. The women's team deserves more coverage and support!
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Aditya G
While I appreciate the effort, I wish the federation would organize more such camps and friendlies throughout the year, not just before major tournaments. Consistent high-level competition is key for development.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the diversity in the squad names, representing different parts of India. Football truly is a unifying sport. Best of luck to the team in Turkey!
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Kavya N
Go Blue Tigresses! 🐯 It's heartening to see women's football getting this push. Hope they gain valuable experience. Will the friendlies be streamed anywhere? Would love to watch.
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Michael C
Solid preparatory plan. Playing against a Ukrainian and Swiss clubs will test them in different styles. The key will be to stay injury-free and build team chemistry. All the best!

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