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Arriving early helps adapting to Australia's weather for AFC Women's Asian Cup: India coach Amelia Valverde

IANS | February 20, 2026 03:26 PM

NEW DELHI: India were the first among the 11 visiting teams to reach Australia ahead of the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026, touching down in Perth on February 11th, three weeks before their first game against Vietnam on March 4.

In Perth, India are following a rigorous training schedule, holding on-field and gym sessions every day, while evenings are reserved for team meetings and opposition analysis.

India won their first friendly game on Australian soil against Perth RedStar FC 5-0 on Thursday and will play another against Perth Azzurri on Monday.

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