Indian Women's Football Team Kicks Off Training Camp Ahead of Turkiye Friendlies

The Indian senior women's football team has commenced their training camp in Gurugram, gearing up for a series of friendly matches in Turkiye. With a squad of 29 players, they will face teams from Ukraine and Switzerland as part of their preparation for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026. The camp will run until January 14, followed by their departure to Turkiye for the matches scheduled from January 18 to 24. This initiative aims to enhance their performance ahead of the prestigious tournament.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 13, 2026, 15:01 IST

Training Camp Commences in Gurugram

The Indian senior women's football team, consisting of 29 players, has officially started their training camp in Gurugram, as reported by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The Blue Tigresses gathered in the city a day prior and conducted their inaugural training session today, with plans to train until January 14.

Upcoming Friendlies in Turkiye

On January 15, the team will depart for Antalya, Turkiye, where they will engage in three closed-door friendly matches. This is part of their preparation for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026. Their first match is scheduled against FC Metalist 1925 Kharkiv from Ukraine on January 18, followed by a game against FC Zurich Frauen from Switzerland on January 21, and concluding with FC Schlieren, also from Switzerland, on January 24. These matches will take place in Manavgat, approximately 75 kilometers from Antalya.

Complete Squad for Turkiye Matches

Here is the 29-member squad representing India for the upcoming friendlies in Turkiye:

Goalkeepers: Elangbam Panthoi Chanu, Sowmiya Narayanasamy, Shreya Hooda, Adrija Sarkhel.

Defenders: Sweety Devi Ngangbam, Shilky Devi Hemam, Juli Kishan, Nirmala Devi Phanjoubam, Sanju, Malati Munda, Astam Oraon, Sarita Yumnam, Sushmita Lepcha, Martina Thokchom.

Midfielders: Sangita Basfore, Babina Devi Lisham, Priyadharshini Selladurai, Anju Tamang, Karthika Angamuthu, Jasoda Munda, Sanfida Nongrum.

Forwards: Grace Dangmei, Soumya Guguloth, Karishma Shirvoikar, Rimpa Haldar, Malavika P, Pyari Xaxa, Lynda Kom Serto, Kaviya Pakkirisamy.