More than 100 clubs have shown interest to play in India Women's League: AIFF
5 years, 3 months ago

More than 100 clubs have shown interest to play in India Women's League: AIFF

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AIFF Executive Committee was apprised that the winners of the Indian Super League will get a direct slot into the AFC Champions League, while the I-League champions will get a direct slot to the AFC Cup 2021 New Delhi: More than 100 clubs have shown interest to play in the Indian Women’s League, the All India Football Federation’s Executive Committee was informed on Tuesday. “108 clubs across 14 states have shown interest to play in the Indian Women’s League. Dhar also apprised the committee that as per ratification of the AFC Executive Committee, the winners of the 2019-20 Indian Super League will get a direct slot into the AFC Champions League 2021, while the 2019-20 I-League champions will get a direct slot to the AFC Cup 2021. “The preparation for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2020 is in full swing, and the girls are training under new Head Coach Thomas Dennerby.” Dhar also said that in coordination with the Sports Ministry, the Khelo India U-17 Girls League is currently on to find talented players for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

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Indian football talent is a goldmine that needs to be nurtured: Nick Brown, SVP, Commercial, FIFA

The Hindu  

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Live Mint  

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The Hindu  

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Focus on Pro League with eye on future

New Indian Express  

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Indian Football wrap, January 28: India U-20 women to play friendlies in Turkiye; East Bengal remains perfect in IWL
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Indian Football wrap, January 28: India U-20 women to play friendlies in Turkiye; East Bengal remains perfect in IWL

The Hindu  

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IWL 2024-25: Odisha FC Women set to begin title defence against Gokulam Kerala

The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025: India Women Announce Squad For Mega Event In Kuala Lumpur | Details Inside

ABP News  

India Women are gearing up for blockbuster action in the 2025 calendar year, as their U19 squad will be defending their T20 World Cup crown at the U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 in Kuala Lumpur. The Indian side won the title in 2023, under the leadership of current India Women opener Shafali Verma, and will be looking to retain …

Indian Women's League 2024-25: Unveiling the Full Fixture List
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Indian Women's League 2024-25: Unveiling the Full Fixture List

The Hindu  

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Basketball Federation of India assures support for under-18 women after being denied Asian Championship spot
9 months ago

Basketball Federation of India assures support for under-18 women after being denied Asian Championship spot

The Hindu  

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AIFF records massive rise in women’s player registration
11 months ago

AIFF records massive rise in women’s player registration

The Hindu  

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Accused of physically assaulting 2 women footballers, Deepak Sharma suspended by AIFF until further notice
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Hindustan Times  

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AIFF women’s committee discusses appointment of new coaches
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AIFF women’s committee discusses appointment of new coaches

The Hindu  

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India looks for glory on Mediterranean shores in Turkish Women’s Cup 2024
1 year, 1 month ago

India looks for glory on Mediterranean shores in Turkish Women’s Cup 2024

The Hindu  

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AIFF league committee suggests promotion-relegation system in IWL
1 year, 2 months ago

AIFF league committee suggests promotion-relegation system in IWL

The Hindu  

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AIFF appoints Shukla Dutta as the head coach of the Indian U19 women’s team
1 year, 3 months ago

AIFF appoints Shukla Dutta as the head coach of the Indian U19 women’s team

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation’s Technical Committee appointed Shukla Dutta as the head coach of the Indian U19 women’s team on Saturday after a virtual met. Dutta, a former India international of repute, has previously coached the Indian U17 women’s team and led Rising Student Club to the 2017-18 Indian Women’s League title. The AIFF technical committee consisting of former …

India’s Manisha Kalyan: From a village in Punjab to European football
1 year, 3 months ago

India’s Manisha Kalyan: From a village in Punjab to European football

Al Jazeera  

The 22-year-old golden girl of Indian football has been marked as one for the future by her coach and experts. “Even before I was called up for India, I dreamt of playing abroad because when you begin playing abroad at an early age, you can improve and contribute more to the national team.” Kalyan signed for Apollon after playing for …

India's U17 Women's Football Team Reach Thailand Ahead of Their Clash in AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifications
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India's U17 Women's Football Team Reach Thailand Ahead of Their Clash in AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifications

News 18  

The Indian U17 Women’s football team reached Thailand on Sunday with big expectations in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualification Round 2, after topping their group in the first round. In April, the Indian women’s U17 team topped their Round 1 group and made it to Round 2 of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers for the first …

Manisha Kalyan makes her CV richer with new Champions League record
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Manisha Kalyan makes her CV richer with new Champions League record

Hindustan Times  

Manisha Kalyan's reputation as one of India's finest footballer elevated further on Tuesday when she added a new “first” in her already rich CV. Coming on as a second half substitute for Apollon Ladies FC in an UEFA Women's Champions League encounter, the girl from Hoshiarpur, Punjab, made not one, two, but three assists, making her the first Indian to …

AFC increases men’s Champions League prize money by 200 percent; introduces Women’s Champions League
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AFC increases men’s Champions League prize money by 200 percent; introduces Women’s Champions League

The Hindu  

The Asian Football Confederation Executive Committee on Monday restructured the Asian club football structure in a virtual meeting, chaired by President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, from the 2024-25 season. “Our club competitions are already amongst the best and most lucrative in Continental football, and today the AFC is embarking on a new and historic era with these forward-looking …

Indian football calendar, Women: Asian Games 2022, Paris 2024 qualifiers and IWL lined up in 2023-24
1 year, 7 months ago

Indian football calendar, Women: Asian Games 2022, Paris 2024 qualifiers and IWL lined up in 2023-24

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s national team is in for a very busy schedule in the 2023-24 cycle, with the team looking for glory in the Asian Games as well as a boost in its Olympic dreams. RELATED: AFC Women’s Asian Cup heartbreak made us stronger: Anju Tamang ahead of Asian Games 2022 The Swede remained in charge of the Indian team …

AIFF introduces U-20 national championship for men
1 year, 8 months ago

AIFF introduces U-20 national championship for men

The Hindu  

The All-India Football Federation, after consultations with its competition committee, has decided to introduce an U-20 national championship for men. Read: AIFF officials hold discussions with I-League, IWL clubs; Gokulam to play AFC Women’s Club C’Ship While introducing the U-20 championship, AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey said, “We are starting this tournament after extensive discussions with our technical department and competition …

AIFF officials hold discussions with I-League, IWL clubs; Gokulam to play AFC Women’s Club C’Ship
1 year, 8 months ago

AIFF officials hold discussions with I-League, IWL clubs; Gokulam to play AFC Women’s Club C’Ship

The Hindu  

All Indian Football Federation President Kalyan Chaubey, Secretary General Shaji Prabhakaran, and senior officials of the Federation met with representatives from the I-League and Indian Women’s League clubs at the Football House in New Delhi, on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Amongst the I-League clubs, Sreenidi Deccan FC, Gokulam Kerala FC, Churchill Brothers FC Goa, Mohammedan Sporting Club, Aizawl FC, NEROCA …

India's two women cricketers to serve as selectors in USA
1 year, 8 months ago

India's two women cricketers to serve as selectors in USA

Deccan Chronicle  

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New innings: Can the women’s IPL help ease gender disparities in cricket?
1 year, 8 months ago

New innings: Can the women’s IPL help ease gender disparities in cricket?

Hindustan Times  

In March, 15 years after the Indian Premier League transformed the fortunes of male cricketers, India finally inaugurated a Women’s Premier League. “The Women’s Premier League is a game-changer,” says BCCI secretary Jay Shah. “By establishing a professional league exclusively for women’s cricket, BCCI has created more opportunities for female players to compete at a higher level, gain exposure, and …

AIFF restores Federation Cup, inducts five new clubs in I-League
1 year, 8 months ago

AIFF restores Federation Cup, inducts five new clubs in I-League

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation’s Executive Committee decided to accommodate five new teams into the Hero I-League, during the meeting in Bengaluru on Monday. Satyanarayan M, the KSFA General Secretary, was appointed by the Committee as the new Deputy Secretary General of the All India Football Federation on the proposal of President Kalyan Chaubey. 🚨 UPDATE 🚨 Satyanarayan M appointed …

AIFF AGM set to be held on July 4; league committee reviews bids for Hero I-League clubs
1 year, 9 months ago

AIFF AGM set to be held on July 4; league committee reviews bids for Hero I-League clubs

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation league committee met over video conferencing to decide on the bids of the five applicants for corporate entries into the Hero I-League on Friday. The meeting was chaired by Mr Lalnghinglova Hmar, and was attended by Secretary General Dr Shaji Prabhakaran, and Committee Members Mr Amit Chaudhuri, Dr Kiran Chougule, Mr Arif Ali, Mr Caitanno …

India U-17 women’s football camp for AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers Round 2 from July 7
1 year, 9 months ago

India U-17 women’s football camp for AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers Round 2 from July 7

The Hindu  

The 33-member Indian football squad will begin its preparatory camp for the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers Round 2 here from July 7 for the tournament to be held in September this year. Coached by Priya PV, the India team had emerged as Group F toppers in Round 1 of the qualifiers in Kyrgyz Republic in April. India has …

AIFF receives five bids for direct entry in I-League;Indian Women's League to be eight-team event
1 year, 9 months ago

AIFF receives five bids for direct entry in I-League;Indian Women's League to be eight-team event

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The league committee decided to have the IWL 2023-24 as an eight-team event, consisting of top-four teams from each of the two groups of the 2022-23 season Mumbai: The All India Football Federation on Tuesday announced receiving five proposals for direct entry in the upcoming I-League 2023-24 season, while adding that the Indian Women’s League will be an eight-team affair …

AIFF to restructure Indian football calendar to avoid hot summer months
1 year, 10 months ago

AIFF to restructure Indian football calendar to avoid hot summer months

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation would look to schedule the upcoming seasons with an aim to avoid the hot summers, AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey said on Wednesday. The Blue Tigers – having completed the domestic season in April – are currently training in a preparatory camp in Bhubaneswar for the upcoming Intercontinental Cup. After the tri-nation tournament in Manipur, the …

AIFF Executive Committee Ushers New Dawn for Women’s Football in India
1 year, 11 months ago

AIFF Executive Committee Ushers New Dawn for Women’s Football in India

News 18  

The All India Football Federation has decided to revamp and restructure Women’s Football in the country, in line with the Strategic Roadmap Vision 2047 as decided on January 7, 2023. Having arrived at this decision, the Executive committee of the AIFF, which met at the Football House on Friday, April 14, 2023, also stressed its goal to further strengthen Women’s …

Women footballers in India to get minimum salary of Rs 3.2 lakh, per annum: AIFF
1 year, 11 months ago

Women footballers in India to get minimum salary of Rs 3.2 lakh, per annum: AIFF

Firstpost  

All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey made a number of major announcements on Friday, including one that India’s women’s footballers would get minimum salary of Rs 3.2 lakh, per annum. I strongly believe the decision taken today will positively impact future of Indian football and provide improved economic opportunities to our girls to take up the sport professionally,” said …

AIFF plans women’s football revamp: IWL to have improved player contracts from next season
1 year, 11 months ago

AIFF plans women’s football revamp: IWL to have improved player contracts from next season

The Hindu  

Women footballers in the Hero Indian Women’s League will get a minimum of Rs. Announcing the decisions, AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey explained that it would be mandatory for the top-eight teams in the IWL to have a minimum of 10 Indians for a minimum contract sum. It was also decided to ratify the suggestion of the League committee to bar …

Indian Women's League to start from 25 April, East Bengal included in 16 teams
2 years ago

Indian Women's League to start from 25 April, East Bengal included in 16 teams

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The next edition of the Indian Women’s League will kick start on April 25, the All India Football Federation decided during its League Committee meeting on Monday. “The Committee, in its first order of the day, decided that the Hero Indian Women’s League shall start from April 25, 2023,” AIFF said in a release. “The Committee took this …

What the Women’s Premier League means for women’s cricket in India
2 years ago

What the Women’s Premier League means for women’s cricket in India

Live Mint  

Fifteen years after the game-changing men’s Indian Premier League was launched, it is time for women’s cricket to take centre stage. Thirty-two years after the Women’s Cricket Association of India was formed, India reached the final of the World Cup for the very first time in 2005. India also reached the final of the T20 World Cup in 2020 and …

Irrespective of result against Nepal, Thomas Dennerby’s honeymoon plan is running on borrowed time
2 years, 1 month ago

Irrespective of result against Nepal, Thomas Dennerby’s honeymoon plan is running on borrowed time

The Hindu  

After India’s group-stage exit in the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup in October last year, head coach Thomas Dennerby stressed the need to have all age-group teams together. ‘Small things on the international stage punish you directly’ The women’s U-20 team suffered a 1-3 loss to Nepal in the SAFF Championship this month and will look to turn its fortunes, …

Indian women’s football team looks to settle scores with Nepal as it begins a busy 2023
2 years, 1 month ago

Indian women’s football team looks to settle scores with Nepal as it begins a busy 2023

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s football team will take on Nepal in the first of the two friendly games between the two sides at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Wednesday. We will come out with a strong team as we have to win to show India is a strong team,” said India’s head coach Thomas Dennerby. Indian forward Indumathi Kathiresan and head …

Mithali Raj to mentor Gujarat Giants in Women’s Premier League 2023
2 years, 2 months ago

Mithali Raj to mentor Gujarat Giants in Women’s Premier League 2023

The Hindu  

Gujarat Giants has appointed former India captain Mithali Raj as mentor and advisor for the upcoming inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League. “Over the years, Mithali’s trailblazing achievements and contributions to Indian cricket have not only earned her numerous awards and accolades but have alsdo played a key role in bringing women’s cricket into the limelight, both on national …

First Women’s IPL gets off the mark with ₹4,700-cr
2 years, 2 months ago

First Women’s IPL gets off the mark with ₹4,700-cr

Hindustan Times  

The Women’s Premier League got a massive ₹4,669.99 crore boost at the franchise ownership auction on Wednesday, with Adani Sportline making its entry into top-flight Indian cricket by picking up the Ahmedabad team, the owners of the Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals picking up their city teams in the women's tournament as well, and the non-banking financial …

WIPL 2023: Women’s Premier League to have five teams; Adani gets Ahmedabad with highest bid
2 years, 2 months ago

WIPL 2023: Women’s Premier League to have five teams; Adani gets Ahmedabad with highest bid

The Hindu  

In a landmark moment for women’s cricket in India, the Board of Control for Cricket in India formally announced five teams for the inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League on Wednesday. “It is another red-letter day for women’s cricket after successful media rights and the pay parity between men and women cricketers,” BCCI secretary Jay Shah said. | Photo …

Women's IPL 2023: Big update on team composition | READ
2 years, 2 months ago

Women's IPL 2023: Big update on team composition | READ

India TV News  

Women's IPL 2023: The Women's IPL is set to be kicked off with its first season in 2023 as Indian Women's cricket is set to witness greater heights. According to a report by Cricbuzz, the BCCI is set to allow up to five foreign players in the Playing XI for the Women's IPL. Image Source : IPLT20.COMHarmanpreet Kaur in action …

Legendary Arsene Wenger to Help India in Grassroots Programme as AIFF Unveils Big Roadmap 'Vision 2047'
2 years, 2 months ago

Legendary Arsene Wenger to Help India in Grassroots Programme as AIFF Unveils Big Roadmap 'Vision 2047'

News 18  

All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey and secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran revealed the roadmap for the future of India’s football. The AIFF president revealed that the former Arsenal manager and world governing body FIFA’s current chief of global football development is going to play a role in Indian football’s grassroots programmes and talent development. “A restructuring exercise will be …

India U-20 women’s football team to train for Asian dominance in Chennai from January
2 years, 2 months ago

India U-20 women’s football team to train for Asian dominance in Chennai from January

The Hindu  

India’s maiden FIFA Under-17 World Cup campaign ended in heartbreak as the young Blue Tigresses lost all their three group games, conceding 16 goals. The arena of champions About 20 kilometres from the main city, India’s shot at redemption will begin at the Home Games Sports Arena – a training ground in a quiet and serene setting with skyscrapers as …

India announce squad for Women's T20 World Cup 2023, Shikha Pandey returns after 14 months
2 years, 3 months ago

India announce squad for Women's T20 World Cup 2023, Shikha Pandey returns after 14 months

India Today  

India have announced the squad for the Women's T20 World Cup 2023, with pacer Shikha Pandey returning to the team after a gap of 14 months. The Women's T20 World Cup will begin on February 10, with India set to start their campaign against Pakistan on February 12. India's squad for Women's T20 World Cup 2023: Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, …

Women’s U-19 World Cup: Soumya Tiwari, a die-hard Virat Kohli fan, wants to make every opportunity count
2 years, 3 months ago

Women’s U-19 World Cup: Soumya Tiwari, a die-hard Virat Kohli fan, wants to make every opportunity count

The Hindu  

Soumya Tiwari is a die-hard Virat Kohli fan. I admire the way he handles situations while playing under pressure,” Soumya, who made it to the India U-19 World Cup 2023 squad told Sportstar. Earlier this year, in April, Soumya made her senior women’s debut for the state and has been an integral part of the India U-19 women’s team that …

Women's U-19 T20 World Cup: Shafali Verma to lead India's charge in U-19 WC and U-19 SA tour
2 years, 3 months ago

Women's U-19 T20 World Cup: Shafali Verma to lead India's charge in U-19 WC and U-19 SA tour

India TV News  

Women's U-19 T20 World Cup: In a major development, star opening batter Shafali Verma is set to lead the U-19 team of India in the upcoming U-19 T20 World Cup in South Africa. The All-India Women’s Selection Committee on Monday announced India women's squad for the U-19 T20 World Cup and U-19 bilateral away series against South Africa. Notably, apart …

Keeping things simple and uncomplicated is the key for India U-19 women’s coach Nooshin Al Khadeer
2 years, 4 months ago

Keeping things simple and uncomplicated is the key for India U-19 women’s coach Nooshin Al Khadeer

The Hindu  

A former India women’s international, Nooshin Al Khadeer, is a familiar name in the coaching circuit. Having started her coaching career years ago with age-group teams, the former India off-spinner eventually took charge of the senior sides - guiding the Railways team to two titles in the 2021-22 season. But for the last few months, Nooshin has been busy coaching …

FIH Nations Cup: Savita Punia to lead Indian women's hockey team in December, Navjot Kaur makes comeback
2 years, 4 months ago

FIH Nations Cup: Savita Punia to lead Indian women's hockey team in December, Navjot Kaur makes comeback

Firstpost  

India are grouped in pool B alongside Chile, Japan, and South Africa in the FIH Nations Cup. New Delhi: India on Wednesday named a 20-member team for the women’s FIH Nations Cup hockey tournament to be played in Valencia, Spain from 11 to 17 December with midfielder Navjot Kaur making a return after missing out the Commonwealth Games earlier this …

FIFA U-17 World Cup — potential springboard to growth of women’s football in India
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA U-17 World Cup — potential springboard to growth of women’s football in India

The Hindu  

The 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup came to a rather exciting end at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Colombia captain Linda Caicedo had already played the U-20 Women’s World Cup before leading her country to its first-ever FIFA final in the U-17 World Cup. The World Cup came at just the right for India and for women’s …

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup a shot in the arm for women’s football in India
2 years, 5 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup a shot in the arm for women’s football in India

The Hindu  

When Anita Kumari made a forward run against Brazil in India’s last match at the 2022 FIFA U-17 World Cup, she had one special fan watching from the stands. A lot of girls will try to dream big after seeing Indian women play at this level.” 𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺.#KickOffTheDream#U17WWCpic.twitter.com/oUob92Awda — Odisha Sports …

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