- By Vishal Pushkar
- Mon, 18 Sep 2023 07:12 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
After a gap of nine years, Indian football is gearing up for a comeback on the Asian Games stage, with both the men's and women's teams aiming to rekindle their past successes.
The men's team is currently riding a wave of optimism, having clinched victories in both the Intercontinental Cup and SAFF Championship. Their recent performance has propelled them up two spots in the FIFA world rankings, breaking into the coveted top 100. Nevertheless, the Asian Games will pose a formidable challenge, presenting them with their sternest test in recent memory.
Conversely, the women's team missed out on the Asian Cup last year due to a COVID-19 outbreak and is eager to deliver a performance befitting the grand occasion. Ranked 11th in Asia, they might have been expected to have a better shot at medaling compared to the men's team. However, an unfavorable draw means they are likely to encounter tough competition in their group, making their journey to success a more arduous one.
Schedule For Men’s Football Team:
September 19: China vs India (5:00 PM IST)
September 21: India vs Bangladesh (1:30 PM IST)
September 24: Myanmar vs India (5:00 PM IST)
October 1: Quarter-final (TBA)
October 4: Semi-final (TBA)
October 7: Bronze Medal Match (1:30 PM IST)
October 7: Gold Medal Match (5:30 PM IST)
Schedule For Women's Team
September 21 - Chinese Taipei vs India (5 PM IST)
September 24 - India vs Thailand (1:30 PM IST)
September 30 - Quarter Finals
October 3 - Semi Finals
October 6 - Bronze medal match (12:30 PM IST)
October 6 - Gold Medal Match (5:30 PM IST)
Also Read: Indian Cricket Team men's and women's full schedule for Asian Games 2023
Squad For Indian Men's Football Team
Goalkeepers: Gurmeet Singh, Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem, Vishal Yadav
Defenders: Sumit Rathi, Narender Gahlot, Deepak Tangri, Sandesh Jhingan, Chinglensana Singh, Lalchungnunga.
Midfielders: Amarjit Singh Kiyam, Samuel James Lyngdoh, Rahul KP, Abdul Rabeeh, Ayush Dev Chhetri, Bryce Miranda, Azfar Noorani, Vincy Barretto.
Forwards: Sunil Chhetri, Rahim Ali, Rohit Danu, Gurkirat Singh, Aniket Jadhav.
Squad For Indian Women's Football Team
Goalkeepers: Sowmiya, Linthoi, Shreya Hooda
Defenders: Ashalata Devi, Sweety, Sanju, Ritu Rani, Ranjana, Dalima Chibber, Astam Oraon
Midfielders: Priyangka, Anju Tamang, Indumathi, Sangita
Forwards: Dangmei Grace, Soumya, Manisha, Renu, Sandhiya, Pyari Xaxa, Jyoti, Bala Devi
