Male (Maldives), April 2 (IANS) A familiar rivalry will take centre stage when the India U20 men’s team faces Bangladesh in the final of the SAFF U20 Championship 2026 at the National Stadium in Malé, Maldives, on Friday.With both sides having shared intense contests in recent times, including a 1-1 draw in the group stage, the summit clash promises another gripping encounter where composure and belief could decide the title. India head into the final aiming to defend their crown and secure a f…
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New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Social media can subtly interfere with an athlete’s routine, transforming brief breaks into extended distractions and gradually influencing focus, recovery, and performance. For young players seeking consistency, this effect can be even more significant. India U20 men’s goalkeeper Suraj Singh Aheibam faced this issue firsthand. On April 14, 2025, Suraj faced a tough night. Classic Football Academy had just lost the Reliance Foundation Development League final 0-3 to …
Malé (Maldives), March 27 (IANS) Buoyed by their commanding win over Pakistan, India will turn their attention to Bangladesh in their final Group B fixture of the SAFF U20 Championship at the National Football Stadium in Malé, Maldives, on Saturday.Although India have already sealed a semifinal berth, the contest carries significant importance, with the top spot in Group B up for grabs. A draw would be enough for India to finish top of the group, while Bangladesh need a win.India head coach Ma…
Malé (Maldives), March 26 (IANS) A second-half brace from Omang Dodum guided the Indian U20 men’s team to a convincing 3-0 victory over Pakistan in their opening Group B encounter of the SAFF U20 Championship 2026 in Malé on Thursday. The high-octane clash at the National Football Stadium in Malé saw the Blue Colts secure their spot in the semifinals while simultaneously eliminating Pakistan from the tournament.Dodum struck in the 64th and 88th minutes after Vishal Yadav had handed the Blue C…