India U20 Women Qualify AFC Asian Cup Unbeaten After 20 Years

Women's sports continue to gain momentum with major upcoming tournaments such as the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 in England, where BBC Sport plans comprehensive coverage featuring prominent figures like Ruby Tui. In Asian football, India’s U20 Women’s team has made history by qualifying for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 in Thailand without conceding any goals during qualifiers, highlighting standout players like goalkeeper Monalisha. Vietnam also qualified for the 2026 AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup finals, joining a strong field including the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Australia, and Japan, with the tournament serving as a qualifier for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. Additionally, the AFC has organized qualifying groups for the men’s and women’s U17 Asian Cups, with finals scheduled for 2026 in Saudi Arabia for men and China for women, expanding opportunities for youth teams to compete on the world stage. These developments showcase significant progress and increasing visibility for women’s and youth sports within Asia and globally.