Most successful teams in SAFF C’ship

India – A dominant force

India is the most successful team in the history of SAFF Championship.

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Most wins

In the men’s tournament, India have won 8 out of 13 times whereas the Indian women’s team has won 5 out of 6 times.

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Indian men’s football team

The men’s team reached the finals in all editions except one (2003). They won the title in 1993, 1997, 1999, 2005, 2009, 2011, 2015 and 2021.

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Indian women’s football team

The women’s team has won all editions of SAFF C’ship except one (2022), which was won by Bangladesh. India claimed the title in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2019.

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Other teams

In the Men’s SAFF Championship, Maldives have claimed the title twice while Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan have each won the title once.

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