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Indian football amid FIFA WC: Young gen proves future isn’t all gloomy

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  1. Minerva Academy FC defeated HJK Helsinki 1-0 to win the Helsinki Cup, becoming the first Indian side to win the tournament.

  2. Minerva became the first Indian club to win the Norway Cup and the first Indian side in 43 years to win Denmark's Dana Cup.

  3. The Helsinki Cup draws over 1,700 teams from 20+ countries, and Minerva went unbeaten, outscoring opponents by over 50 goals.

  4. The Indian women's team also won the SAFF title, showing progress alongside youth achievements.

  5. Minerva now heads to Sweden for the Gothia Cup, a premier global youth tournament.

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