India won the 7th SAFF U-17 Championship on September 27, 2025, defeating Bangladesh 4-1 in the penalty shootout at Colombo Racecourse Stadium, Sri Lanka. The match was tied 2-2 after regulation time. Bangladesh had equalised in the 97th minute through Ihsan Habib Riduan, but India held its nerve in the shootout and secured the title.
This was India's fifth straight SAFF U-17 title. The result underlines India's continuing strength in South Asian youth football. The tournament featured all SAFF member nations, so the victory was not just a one-match result; it also reflected India's sustained regional presence in age-group football.
In RAS- and UPSC-style prelims questions, this match can be tested through the winner, runner-up, venue, scoreline, edition of the tournament and consecutive-title record. The key facts are: India was the winner, Bangladesh was the runner-up, the final was played in Colombo, the match was 2-2 after regulation time, and India won 4-1 on penalties.
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