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. It was first introduced as part of the senior men team's preparation for

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matches. The tournament naming rights were purchased by

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which also sponsors the national team. The tournament received criticism from at least one media outlet, citing that the

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3.7 cr spent to organize the tournament was significantly more than the entire yearly budget for the women's national team. The tournament was originally scheduled to take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai but was changed the week before the tournament because of financial disagreements with the stadium's operators. India Head coach

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revealed that the intention was to hold a 4-team tournament with India competing against teams from the

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, Africa, and Asia. However another Asian team did not participate. India won the tournament with a 1–1 draw with Saint Kitts and Nevis on the final matchday.

Participating nations

With FIFA Rankings, as of August 10, 2017 * (97) * (125) * (160)

Standings

Matches

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Winners

Goalscorers

;1 goal * Balwant Singh *

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* Robin Singh *

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* G'Vaune Amory *

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References

{{reflist August 2017 sports events in Asia 2017 in association football International association football competitions hosted by India