Narmada Valley FC won the fifth Inspire Cup, a U-17 girls football tournament, held recently at Anantapur Sports Village. The event was organised by the Rural Development Trust’s Sports for Development initiative, Anantapur Sports Academy, and the La Liga Foundation. In the finals, Narmada Valley FC defeated Magan Singh Rajvi FC 2-1. Joakim Alexandersson, Chief Coach of India Women’s U-20 and U-17 teams, praised the tournament saying, "It is a pleasure to watch the Inspire Cup and the quality of play on display. Tournaments like Inspire Cup improve the quality of football in the country." Visha Ferrer, Women Empowerment Director at RDT, highlighted the growth of the tournament. She said, "In 2022, the Inspire Cup began with just five teams. Today, we have 14 teams from across India, and inquiries keep coming. We will always continue to support women’s sport." The event also honoured M. Anusha, who played for India in an international friendly against the Maldives. She was recognized for her dedication and outstanding performance. In total, 252 players from 14 teams took part in this exciting football festival for emerging female talent.