Indian Football Team Captain And Goalkeeper Discharged After Being Hospitalised With Injuries

Last Updated:March 11, 2026, 10:52 IST

Indian football captain Sweety Devi and goalkeeper Panthoi Chanu were hospitalised.

India lost the must-win clash 1-3. (Picture Credit: X/IndianFootball)

Indian women football team captain Sweety Devi and goalkeeper Panthoi Chanu were hospitalised after sustaining injuries during their team’s 1-3 defeat to Chinese Taipei in their final group match of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Sydney on Tuesday. The duo was discharged after medical assessment before returning to their team hotel.

“Elangbam Panthoi Chanu and Sweety Devi Nganbam have been taken to hospital after sustaining injuries during today’s match. Further assessment is awaited,” stated the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

Later, in a statement on X, AIFF said they’ve been discharged.

“Following medical assessment and tests, Panthoi Chanu Elangbam and Sweety Devi Ngangbam have been discharged from the hospital and have returned to the team hotel in Sydney,” read the statement.

The incident occurred in the 83rd minute when Panthoi, attempting to thwart a Chinese Taipei attack, collided with Sweety Devi. Both players had to be stretchered off the field.

Panthoi sustained significant facial swelling after being struck by Sweety’s knee, while Sweety remained motionless on the ground before medical intervention.

The players were promptly taken to a nearby hospital for further tests to determine the extent of their injuries.

In the match, despite dominating for large portions and creating numerous chances, India’s failure to capitalise in the final third proved costly, resulting in their early exit from the tournament, which they had qualified for on merit for the first time.

This loss marked the end of India’s journey in the esteemed continental competition, following earlier defeats to Vietnam and Japan.

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