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FIFA Announces New Dates for U-17 Women’s World Cup to be Held in India
12 May 2020
FIFA announced that the U-17 Women’s World Cup will be held in February-March next year, keeping the original eligibility criteria despite the postponement -- players born on or after January 1, 2003…
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All the Big Stories From Indian Women's League (420 Grams Season 1, Ep. 27)
28 May 2019
In this episode of 420 Grams, the team rounds up all the talking points from the recently concluded 2019 Indian Women's League -- the highs and lows from the football competition.
Aditi Chauhan
Indian Women’s League Important to Forge Bright Future for Football in India
25 May 2019
The third edition of the Indian Women’s League (IWL) — the biggest ever — has thrown up an exciting number of young players who could be the national team’s future. The increased visibility of the…
Vaibhav Raghunandan
Sethu FC, Unbeaten and Undisputed Champions of India
23 May 2019
Sethu FC, from Tamil Nadu, beat Manipur Police Sports Club 3-1 to win the 2019 Indian Women’s League (IWL 2019).
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Football on the Margins: Community Clubs vs Big Bucks (420 Grams Ground Report)
22 May 2019
The story of Bangalore United FC, Baroda Football Academy and Panjim Footballers... Three clubs who fought for recognition at the 2019 Indian Women's League (IWL 2019), building sides using strong…
Vaibhav Raghunandan
IWL 2019: Gokulam FC and the Kerala Football Conundrum
21 May 2019
Behind all the blind criticism of Gokulam Kerala FC, for not having any local players on the roster, lies a bigger story. Why are women not taking to football in large numbers in a state where the…
Vaibhav Raghunandan
Indian Women's League: Bala Devi’s Goals, Sethu FC’s Might, Gokulam Kerala’s New Life
19 May 2019
The 2019 Indian Women’s League (IWL 2019) has seen a goal feast by Ngangbom Bala Devi, who has scored 22 goals so far for Manipur Police Sports Club, while Sethu FC, led by Sabithra Bhandari, have…
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India to Host FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup; But Do Women Get to Play?
26 Apr 2019
In Episode 22, journalists Mihir Vasavda of the Indian Express and Sharda Ugra from ESPN India join the 420 Grams team in a discussion on the challenges women’s football face in India despite earning…
Vaibhav Raghunandan
India to Host 2020 U-17 Women’s World Cup; Indian Football Should Make it Count
20 Mar 2019
With no proper grassroots academies, club teams or financial incentives, women’s football in India lives an ad-hoc existence. With the country set to host the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in 2020, the…