India Wins SAFF U-19 Championship 2025 in Penalty Shootout
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | SAFF U-19 Championship 2025 Final |
| Date | May 18, 2025 |
| Venue | Golden Jubilee Stadium, Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh, India |
| Final Score | India 1 - 1 Bangladesh |
| Penalty Shootout | India won 4 - 3 |
| Winning Team | India (2nd SAFF U-19 title) |
| Previous Title | India won in 2023 |
| Key Moments | - 2nd Minute: India's Captain Shami Singamayum scored a direct free-kick. |
| - 61st Minute: Bangladesh equalized via Md Joy Ahamed. | |
| - Penalty Shootout: India held nerves better, winning 4-3. | |
| Participants | India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives |
| Objective | Promote youth football, provide international exposure, and build a pipeline for senior teams. |