Aizawl, 19 April (Zoram News): Cindy Remruatpuii, a talented footballer from Mizoram, has been selected for the India U-17 women's football team, adding to the state's proud legacy in football. The announcement was made by PV Priya, the coach of the India team, who named the squad for the upcoming U-17 AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers in Bishkek.
The tournament will take place in the Kyrgyz Republic from April 24, with India placed in Group F alongside the hosts and Myanmar. The Young Tigresses will face Kyrgyz Republic in their opening match on April 26, followed by Myanmar on April 28.
The team squad comprises of goalkeepers Sarangthem Khambi Chanu, Anisha Oraon, and Khushi Kumari; defenders Yendrembam Thoi Thoi Devi, Toijam Thoibisana Chanu, Heena Khatun, Vikshit Bara, Juhi Singh, Akhila Rajan, Arya Anilkumar, and Irom Sonibia Devi; midfielders Nongmeikapam Shibani Devi, Lourembam Menaka Devi, Shivani Toppo, Babita Kumari, Cindy Remruatpuii Colney, Shveta Rani, Sulanjana Raul, Remi Thokchom, and Lalita Boypai; and forwards Kajal Kumari, Shilji Shaji, and Pooja.