Nivetha has been associated with the Indian u-17 women’s team since 2020-2021.
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R. Nivetha has won the Youth Coach of the Year Award at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Elite Youth Football Awards 2026.
She will receive the award at a ceremony, to be held in Kuala Lumpur on December 8 and 9, in conjunction with the AFC Women’s Football Conference and the AFC Youth Conference.
“It’s a dream come true to receive the award. It’s really a privilege. Now, I have to manage expectations and continue doing my duty with dedication. My goal is to ensure the Indian team does well in the 2027 AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup in China,” the 34-year-old told The Hindu.
Nivetha has been associated with the Indian u-17 women’s team since 2020-2021 and has been part of its coaching setup at several camps.
In 2022, she was the assistant coach of the Indian team at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India.
Published – November 07, 2026 05:13 pm IST
