North East Women’s Football League Set To Begin On 7 July 2022
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The first edition of the North East Women’s Football League is going to start on 7 July 2022 at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Stadium in Imphal, Manipur. The final schedule of this tournament was also released during a press conference at The Lalit hotel in New Delhi on 3 July 2022.
Both the Manipur Football Association and the Anantpur Sports Event Private limited organized that event as several stars like Bollywood actor Jeetu Verma a.k.a. Jojo, captain of the Indian Kabaddi team Deepak Hudda, football coach Rakesh Kumar and international Kabadi player Rajesh Narwal were present there.
“The primary objective of this league is to promote women’s football” – President Ratan Kumar
Higher dignities of the Manipur Football Association were also present as the current president, Ratan Kumar expressed the key motive behind such a league for women. He said: “The tournament has been organized in association with the All Manipur Football Association and is expected to witness action-packed clashes between the eight teams from 7 to 23 July. The primary objective of the league is to promote women’s football and encourage young women towards the game,”
Chairman of Anantpur Sports Event Private Limited Amin Pathan shared that it is a major initiative and necessity for women. He said: “Promotion of sports should always be advocated across the country and in this line, various sports events will be organized from time to time. Tournaments like the North East Women’s Football League is a major initiative and necessity for the young players, especially women sportspersons,”
He also added that it will help young players to get a platform for a better future. “With seamless and dedicated practice and an attitude to never give up, one can reach any heights in the field of sports. While the sportspersons should keep practicing to get better, we will ensure more such tournaments in the future to give the young players a platform to showcase their talents,” he concluded.
A total eight number of teams will compete in this inaugural season while 31 matches will be played. Teams are Manipur Sangais, Assam Rhinos, Meghalaya Leopards, Tripura Pythons, Arunachal Pradesh Tigers, Sikkim Pandas, Mizoram Black Bears, and Nagaland Wild Hogs.
