Sri Lanka Absent from AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ 2025 Qualifiers: A Missed Opportunity?

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ 2025 Qualifiers are set to witness 19 teams competing for continental glory, following the official draw ceremony held at AFC House in Kuala Lumpur earlier today. However, one notable absentee is Sri Lanka, raising concerns about the nation’s future in futsal.

While countries across Asia prepare to showcase their talent, Sri Lanka’s absence from both women’s and men’s futsal tournaments has left fans disappointed. The lack of participation in such prestigious events highlights a growing concern about the state of futsal development in the country. Futsal, a fast-paced variant of football, has gained immense popularity globally, but Sri Lanka has yet to fully embrace it on the international stage.

Sri Lanka’s national teams, in both men’s and women’s football, have struggled to make significant strides in recent years. With the rise of futsal as a key player development pathway, this missed opportunity could further hinder the country’s progress in the sport. The nation’s footballing fraternity is hopeful that steps will be taken to strengthen grassroots futsal programs, ensuring that Sri Lanka can compete at the highest level in future editions.

As the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ 2025 Qualifiers progress, Sri Lankan fans are left wondering when their nation will make its mark on the futsal scene. The focus now turns to the authorities to prioritize futsal as part of the larger football development plan, providing players with the opportunity to represent their country on the global stage.