Shillong, June 8: In what could be a milestone for women’s football in Meghalaya, the Meghalaya Women’s State League (MWSL) will kick off in August this year with participation of 13 teams from across the state.
“The dream of establishing a women’s league will soon become a reality, thanks to crucial support from the Meghalaya government,” Meghalaya Football Association (MFA) said in a statement.
MWSL will also pave the way for Meghalaya clubs to finally participate in the Indian Women’s League (IWL) second division.
Its structure is modelled after the state-sponsored Meghalaya State League for men’s clubs.
Meanwhile, excitement is building for the first-ever league that will unite top teams from district associations affiliated to MFA.
District associations that previously organised local women’s leagues nominated their champions and runners-up for MWSL.
Eight district associations held such leagues, leading to confirmation of 13 teams for this pioneering all-Meghalaya event.
A meeting held on Saturday in Shillong brought together club representatives and senior MFA members to finalize details for the MWSL.
While specific venues, the exact start date, and team groupings will be announced later by the MFA, players and teams across the state are already gearing up for this historic league, which will ultimately crown the Women’s Champions of Meghalaya.
The participating teams are: Ri-Bhoi District Sports Association – Na Rympei Football Academy (Champions), Pahamsyiem SC (Runners-up); Shillong Sports Association – Laitkor SC (Champions), Pay For Right Football Academy (Runners-up); Mawkyrwat District Sports Association – Jakrem SC (Champions), Mawten SC (Runners-up); Pyndengumiong District Sports Association – Young Sports Social and Cultural Club (Champions), Bright Future SSCC (Runners-up); East Jaintia Hills District Football Association – Diengshynrum SC (Champions only); Tyrsad Area Sports Association – Mawlum Tyrsad SC (Champions), Mawsawrit SC (Runners-up); Riwar Mihngi Football Association – Lapalang SSCC (Runners-up only); and Laskein Block Sports Association – Chirupheiwei Nongkynrih FC (Champions only).
