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Sports minister Rajyavardhan Rathore lauds India for reaching maiden AFC U-16 quarters
Producing their best-ever performance in the tournament, the India team had amassed five points from the three matches they have played in the group stage.
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Rajyavardhan Rathore has congratulated the Indian men’s football team for making it to their maiden AFC U-16 Championship quarter-final.
The Minister took to his official Twitter handle and wrote that it is a proud moment for India as they have qualified for the last-eight stage of the tournament for the first time in 16 years.
“What a proud moment for India! @IndianFootball qualifies for AFC U-16 quarterfinals for the first time in 16 years! Best wishes to our talented bright youngsters for their future matches! This is a very promising result for Indian football,” he tweeted.
Producing their best-ever performance in the tournament, the India team had amassed five points from the three matches they have played in the group stage.
India had played a goalless draw against Indonesia in their final Group stage match which was held on Thursday. Consequently, they finished as runners-up in Group C.
The team will now compete for the semi-final spot of the championship while taking on yet to be decided opponent on October 1.
