In a significant achievement for Indian football, Achom Degio, a former India U-18 and U-19 international footballer from Arunachal Pradesh, has been selected for the first-ever Indian Women’s Futsal Team. The team will make its debut in the international arena at the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup 2025 Qualifiers in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
The 14-member team was announced by Indian women’s futsal team head coach, Joshuah Stan Vaz, after a two-phase camp in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. The team will face Hong Kong, hosts Indonesia, and Kyrgyzstan in Group B of the qualifiers, scheduled to take place from January 15 to 19.
Achom’s selection is a significant boost to the team, bringing her experience and skills to the fore. The Indian Women’s Futsal Team’s participation in the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup 2025 Qualifiers marks a new chapter in Indian football, and the team is looking to make a strong impression in the international arena.
