AFC Women’s Olympic Tournament Round 2: Apurna Narzary from BTR is one of the 34 selected players as the Indian Women’s Team successfully advances to the AFC Olympic Qualifiers Round 2.
AFC Women’s Olympic Tournament Round 2
The Indian Football Federation has announced that the Senior Women’s National Team has successfully qualified for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Olympic qualifiers Round 2. The scheduled tournament will take place from October 26th to November 1st, 2023, and will feature tough competitors such as Uzbekistan, Japan, and Vietnam.
As part of Group C in the AFC Women’s Olympic Tournament Round 2, the Indian Women’s team will contend against Japan on October 26th, Vietnam on October 29th, and will host Uzbekistan (H) on November 1st. These matches will be held at the JAR Stadium and the Bunyodkor Stadium in Tashkent.
In preparation for this event, the team will begin their training camp in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, starting from August 1st, following their arrival on July 30th.
Apurna Narzary, hailing from BTR, has been chosen as one of the 34 players for the Indian Women’s Team, successfully advancing to the AFC Olympic Qualifiers Round 2. This remarkable achievement not only highlights Apurna Narzary’s talent and dedication but also serves as an inspiration for aspiring athletes within the Bodo region and beyond.
Earlier this year, the Blue Tigresses team secured their spot in Round 2 of the Olympic Qualifiers by delivering impressive victories of 5-0 and 4-0 against the Kyrgyz Republic.
AFC Women’s Olympic Tournament Round 2 Probable List
Here is the probable list of 34 selected players for the AFC Olympic Qualifiers Round 2 and Coaching staff members who will be participating in the camp:
GOALKEEPERS: Sowmiya Narayanasamy, Maibam Linthoingambi Devi, Shreya Hooda.
DEFENDERS: Loitongbam Ashalata Devi, Ngangbam Sweety Devi, Sanju, Ritu Rani, Sorokhaibam Ranjana Chanu, Michel Margaret Castanha, Dalima Chhibber, Manisa Panna, Astam Oraon, Juli Kishan, Shilky Devi, Jabamani Tudu.
MIDFIELDERS: Priyangka Devi, Anju Tamang, Indumathi Kathiresan, Sangita Basfore, Kajol Hubert Dsouza, Asem Roja Devi, Karthika Angamuthu
FORWARDS: Dangmei Grace, Soumya Guguloth, Manisha Kalyan, Apurna Narzary, Neha, Sumati Kumari, Renu, Karishma Purushottam Shirvoikar, Sandhiya Ranganathan, Pyari Xaxa, Jyoti, Ngangom Bala Devi.
COACHING STAFF: Thomas Dennerby (Head Coach), Anthony Samson Andrews (Coach), Maymol Rocky (Assistant Coach), Ronibala Chanu (Goalkeeping Coach).
Fixtures of AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifiers Round 2 | India’s Fixtures
During Round 2, there are three groups, each consisting of four teams.
- Group A comprises Australia (H), Chinese Taipei, Philippines, and IR Iran.
- Group B includes China PR (H), South Korea, Thailand, and North Korea.
- Group C consists of India, Japan, Vietnam, and Uzbekistan (H). The matches for Group C will be held at the JAR Stadium and the Bunyodkor Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
As part of Group C in the AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifiers, the team will play against:
| Sl. No | Match | Date/Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India vs Japan | 26 Oct 2023, Thursday | 15:30 (IST) |
| 2 | India vs Vietnam | 29 Oct 2023, Sunday | 15:30 (IST) |
| 3 | India vs Uzbekistan | 1 Nov 2023, Wednesday | 17:30 (IST) |
The top teams winners from three groups and the best-performing runners up team will move on to Round 3 in February 2024. They will play home and away matches, and the two winning teams will earn spots in the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024, representing the AFC.
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FAQs
1. Is Apurna Narzary selected for AFC Women’s Olympic Tournament Round 2?
Apurna Narzary from BTR is one of the 34 selected players as the Indian Women’s Team successfully advances to the AFC Olympic Qualifiers Round 2.
2. Which group India is placed in for AFC Women’s Olympic Tournament Round 2?
India is placed in Group C, facing off against Japan, Vietnam, and Uzbekistan. The matches for Group C will be held at the JAR Stadium and the Bunyodkor Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.