Bhubaneswar: The Indian Universities Women’s Football Team is set to participate for the first time in the prestigious 2nd AUSF Football Cup organized by the Asian University Sports Federation (AUSF) in collaboration with China Student Sports Federation (CSSF) and the People’s Government of Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Jinan China from 19th – 24th September 2024 at Yanbian, China.
In a historic moment, the entire team is comprised of players from the KISS, proudly representing KIIT University, these players are travelling abroad for the first time. The entire expense for the participation of the Indian Universities Football Team amounting to 55 Lakhs is borne by KIIT University. This marks a significant milestone for Indian women’s football at the university level. The teams of Japan, Korea, China, Mongolia, Thailand, Qatar, Saudi Arabia & India will be participating in the said championship.
The Team consists of 15 players & 2 officials, listed below:
1. Jema Soy
2. Ankita Naik
3. Jyoshna Mundary
4. Salma Murmu
5. Rilan Ekka
6. Salge Soren
7. Mama Soren
8. Ashika Oram
9. Sitamani Baskey
10. Bharati Oram
11. Ranjita Naik
12. Malati Tudu
13. Barsarani Majhi
14. Sulendri Chalan
15. Arati Dalai
16. Reshma Begum (Coach)
17. Kandan Murmu (Team Official)
The team will be departing from Bhubaneswar to China tomorrow morning.
As the Nodal University, previously KIIT University had successfully conducted the selection trials and coaching camps for the Indian Archery Team in 2017; Indian Archery & Athletics Teams in 2019; Indian Archery, Athletics, Badminton & Volleyball Teams in 2023 and in the last 2-3 months for the Indian Universities Rugby & Chess Teams for participation in FISU World University Championships 2024 and Archery & Basketball Teams for participation in Asian University Championships 2024.
