India U-16 Men's registered a hard fought 1-0 win over Bangladesh to open their SAFF U16 Championship campaign on Saturday, August 2, 2023, at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan.

Usham Singh scored the match winner in 74th minute.

India have a four-day rest before they face Nepal in their second and final group match on September 6. Bhutan, Pakistan and Maldives make up Group B. The top two teams from both groups will qualify for the semi-final.

India U16 XI: Aheibam Suraj Singh (GK), Mohammed Kaif (C), Karish Soram (Abhijit Ngariyambam 83'), Ngamgouhou Mate, Levis Zangminlun, Md Arbash, Bharat Lairenjam (Rishi Singh Ningthoukhongjam 81'), Vishal Yadav (Manbhakupar Malngiang 53'), Vumlenlal Hangshing (Yaipharemba Chingakham 46'), Samson Ahongshangbam, Thoungamba Singh Usham (Renin Singh Chingtham 81').