New Delhi, Jan. 11 -- India will enter the inaugural SAFF Women's Futsal Championship 2026 with the ambition of targeting top honours in the region.

The championship, being held for the first time, will offer India a chance not only to earn their first victory in international women's futsal but also to claim their maiden silverware.

The Futsal Tigresses will begin their campaign against the Maldives on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the Nonthaburi Stadium in Nonthaburi, Thailand, at 12:30 IST, as per the AIFF website.

India's participation in the AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup 2025 Qualifiers last year, under head coach Joshuah Vaz, provided valuable lessons in international futsal, with players gaining competitive minutes against strong...