The India U20 women’s team have travelled to Sweden for a month-long preparatory camp ahead of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 that will be held in April. Head coach Joakim Alexandersson has announced a 24-member travelling squad.
The Young Tigresses, who had been camping at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru for almost a month, departed for Stockholm on Thursday morning.
India will face Japan (April 2), Australia (April 5) and Chinese Taipei (April 8) in Group C of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026.
India U20 women’s 24-member squad for Sweden preparatory camp:
Goalkeepers: Monalisha Devi Moirangthem, Nandini, Ribansi Jamu.
Defenders: Cindy Remruatpuii Colney, Nishima Kumari, Remi Thokchom, Ruchi, Sahena TH, Shubhangi Singh, Thoibisana Chanu Toijam.
Midfielders: Anju Chanu Kayenpaibam, Arina Devi Nameirakpam, Bhumika Devi Khumukcham, Misha Bhandari, Monisha Singha, Neha, Pooja, Shruti Kumari.
Forwards: Babita Kumari, Deepika Pal, Lhingdeikim, Shilji Shaji, Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam, Sulanjana Raul.
Head coach: Joakim Alexandersson
Assistant coach: Paromita Sit
Goalkeeping coach: Hameed KK
Strength and conditioning coach: José Carlos Barroso
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