New Delhi, July 26 (IANS): The Indian women’s football team will be travelling to Spain to play in the COTIF Tournament from August 1-6, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said on Thursday.
This is the first time that the women's senior team is travelling to Europe to participate in a tournament, according to a statement.
The exposure tour has been arranged by AIFF in coordination with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) keeping in mind the crucial Olympic Qualifiers which are slated to be held in November.
Furthermore, the senior team will also be defending their title in the SAFF women's championship scheduled to be held later this year, a tournament in which the girls are unbeaten in their last 19 matches.
The squad will be leaving the Indian shores early morning on Friday.
The team was given a send-off at the AIFF headquarters where general secretary Kushal Das wished them luck.
National team director Abhishek Yadav was also present on the occasion.
Head coach Maymol Rocky stated that the team is "looking forward to the challenge."
