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Qualifying for the U20 Asian Cup was our only goal when we arrived in Myanmar, says Alexandersson

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Qualifying For The U20 Asian Cup Was Our Only Goal When We Arrived In Myanmar, Says Alexandersson

By IANS News August 11, 2025 • 18:32 PM View: 81

U20 Asian Cup: After the Indian U20 women's team qualified for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup, head coach Joakim Alexandersson expressed that his team was mentally prepared for the challenges on the route to the continental pinnacle.

Only 36 days after the Indian senior women's team made history by qualifying for the AFC Women's Asian Cup, the Indian U20 women's side added to the achievement by booking their spot in the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup on Sunday.

After a victorious campaign in Yangon, the Young Tigresses received a warm welcome upon their arrival in New Delhi on Monday morning.

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