Ranjan choudhuri

AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers:  As the relentless rain cast a shadow over Kathmandu, the India U20 men’s national team faced their own tempest of challenges amidst the ongoing SAFF U20 Championship.

With their crucial Group B match against the Maldives on August 23 drawing near, the Blue Colts' preparations were marred by unyielding downpours that forced them into an unexpected indoor training session at their hotel.

Head coach Ranjan Choudhuri, ever mindful of his players' well-being, made the pragmatic decision to shift the session indoors to avoid injuries and health issues. Despite the disruption, team captain Ricky Meetei Haobam exuded a calm and positive demeanor. "Such things are never in your control, so there’s no point dwelling on them," Ricky said with a stoic resolve. "If something does not go according to plan, we just have to keep positive and prepare for the next day, or the next activity. It’s all in the mind."