AIFF Defends India's Women's Asian Cup Prep Despite Group Stage Exit

• AIFF's Subrata Paul called India's Women's Asian Cup preparations "extensive" despite the team's group-stage exit in Australia.
• The team spent 67 days preparing, including 48 days overseas, playing 13 international matches and 17 club games.
• India lost all three Group C matches against Vietnam, Japan, and Chinese Taipei, finishing bottom of the group.
• AIFF defended coach Amelia Valverde's appointment and ordered an inquiry into the kit controversy.
• Despite losses, the team showed fighting spirit, with Manisha's world-class goal against Chinese Taipei highlighted.