India emerged as the winners of the SAFF Championships for the ninth time after a thrilling penalty shootout against Kuwait. The match, held in Bengaluru, ended in a 1-1 draw in regular time, leading to a dramatic showdown from the penalty spot. Mahesh Naorem scored the opening goal for India, while Gurpreet Singh Sandhu made a crucial save to deny Kuwait. In the end, it was India’s resilience and determination that secured the victory. The SAFF Championships victory reaffirms India’s status as a force to be reckoned with in South Asian football.