The Indian football team was drawn in Group A at the Asian Games 2023 Draw, with China, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. On Thursday, the draw for the women’s football competition was also held in Hangzhou. In Group B of the tournament, Indian women will compete against Chinese Taipei and Thailand.
Indian Football Team SET to participate in Asian Games 2023
The teams’ participation in the coveted continental event had been in doubt until yesterday. The Sports Ministry’s internal rules said that teams must be among the top eight in Asia to be granted approval.
However, neither the men’s nor women’s teams satisfy this requirement. As a result, India’s participation in the Hangzhou tournament was questioned. However, the ministry declared on Wednesday that it was making an exception due to the team’s recent stellar performance. However, The Indian Football Fans looked hopeful of their protests paying off, as the Asian Games 2023 draw was revealed.
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