Ashalata Devi Highlights Grassroots Focus as India Eyes FIFA Women's World Cup

Indian women's football veteran Ashalata Devi affirms that the dream of qualifying for the FIFA Women's World Cup remains alive, highlighting the importance of grassroots development to close the gap with global standards. She noted that India's Under-17, Under-19, and senior teams have qualified for their AFC Asian Championships, making 2026 a crucial year. While progress has been steady, Ashalata emphasized the need to start training players at younger ages to build stronger fundamentals.