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= 🏆 SAFF U‑17 Women’s Championship: Spotlight on South Asia’s Rising Stars =

=== What It Is & Why It Matters ===
The '''SAFF U‑17 Women’s Championship''' is a biennial under‑17 national team tournament organized by the '''South Asian Football Federation (SAFF)'''. Since its inception in 2017, it has served as a vital platform for youth talent development in South Asian women's football.
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== A Brief History & Past Winners ==

* '''Founded:''' 2017
* '''Participants:''' Up to 7 SAFF member nations including Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
* '''Top Champions:''' Bangladesh and India have both lifted the trophy twice.

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== 2023 Highlights — Bangladesh Triumphs ==

* Hosted in '''Dhaka''' from 20–28 March 2023 at BSSS Mostafa Kamal Stadium.
* '''Bangladesh''' reclaimed the championship, topping a round-robin format with five teams, including guest entrant '''Russia''', who finished unbeaten as runners‑up.
* The tournament featured ten matches, 49 goals, and was attended by nearly 5,800 fans.

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== India & Future Trends ==

* India and Bangladesh remain the most successful teams in competition history.
* Guest nation participation, like Russia in 2023, added competitiveness and visibility.

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