Why in the news
The Indian women’s football team lifted the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026, the eighth edition, with a 3-1 win over Bangladesh in the final. The Prime Minister congratulated the squad.
Key facts
- Result: India 3, Bangladesh 1 in the final.
- Venue: Fatorda stadium (Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru), Margao, Goa; India hosted.
- Title count: the sixth for India, and the first after 2019.
- Bangladesh’s run: champions in 2022 and 2024, a streak India broke.
- Frequency: the event is held roughly once every two years.
Individual awards
| Award | Winner |
|---|
| Most Valuable Player | Sanfida Nongrum (India) |
| Top Scorer | Aveka Singh (India) |
| Best Goalkeeper | Panthoi Chanu Elangbam (India) |
Final at a glance
| Team | FIFA rank | Goals |
|---|
| India | 69 | 3 |
| Bangladesh | 112 | 1 |
About SAFF
- The tournament is organised by the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF).
- Member nations: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Exam angle
- Edition number and host: 8th edition, hosted by India.
- Score and rivals: India 3-1 Bangladesh.
- Award winners: MVP Sanfida Nongrum; top scorer Aveka Singh; best goalkeeper Panthoi Chanu Elangbam.