Ritu Rani is not a household name yet and is hoping the AFC Asian Cup will be one next year. The same goes for Karishma Shirvoikar and many other representatives of India’s national women’s soccer team. Ritu and Karishma believe that hosting the FIFA U-17 World Cup and Asian Cup next year will “transform” the country’s women’s football scene and encourage more girls to try sport as a career option. Both eager to do their best “It’s definitely going to make a difference in women’s football across the country and the girls would take it as a career option,” Karishma told PTI. “Both tournaments will present high-performance women’s football and motivate people to support women’s football. It’s a good opportunity, ”she said.
India will host the two major events in 2022, with the continental tournament scheduled for the beginning of the year.
Ritu and Karishma are expected to be among the women who represent the senior team at the continental meeting for the senior team.
While striker Karishma is not part of the team touring the UAE and Bahrain for friendly matches, she is doing her best to get back on the squad.
“It is motivating for the team to go on exhibition trips. Since we’re playing on the highest platform and playing against big teams, the pressure is definitely there, ”she said.
“But at the same time the players and coaches are working very hard to prepare the team for the next Asian Cup and to give their best. “
“We are all preparing and working very hard to fight for our position on the team. We did some exhibition trips. I can say that I will fight for my place in the final squad of the Asian Cup, ”added Karishma, who trained in Spain.
Midfielder Ritu, known for her tackling and flying skills, is happy with the team’s development.
“The preparations for AFC include guided tours and exhibition camps. The teammates and the coaching staff are well supported and the goal is to perform well in the AFC Asia Cup.
Speaking of the recovery women’s football is waiting for in the country, she said, “Hosting the Asian Cup and World Cup is a big boost for women’s football, it will encourage girls to play this sport from an early age and practice a career with Make football at the highest level. “
Ritu is grateful that they can camp and take part in exhibition tours amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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