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J&K Launches Historic Platinum Girls Football League with Corporate Backing

Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a historic moment with the launch of the Platinum Girls Football League, the region's first girls' football league backed by corporate houses. The league features six teams with players drawn from Kashmir, Hiranagar, Kathua, and Jammu, showcasing broad regional participation. Football coach Nadia Nighat praised the initiative for providing a crucial platform and exposure for new talent, emphasizing the need for proper coaching. Organizers state the league aims to create opportunity and a professional structure for girls' football, with the final match won by Sparc FC.

Key Points: J&K's Historic Platinum Girls Football League Launched

  • First corporate-backed girls' football league in J&K
  • Six teams with players from across the region
  • Aims to provide platform and professional structure
  • Coach highlights discovery of new talent
  • Final won by Sparc FC at Digiana ground
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Jammu and Kashmir witnesses historic milestone with Platinum Girls Football League launch

Jammu & Kashmir launches its first corporate-backed girls' football league, featuring six teams and talent from across the region, marking a milestone for women's sport.

"It is great to see girls getting a platform to showcase their talent and get exposure, which is crucial for their growth in the sport. - Nadia Nighat"

Srinagar, January 14

Jammu and Kashmir created history with the launch of the Platinum Girls Football League, the city's first girls' football league backed by corporate houses, marking a major step forward for women's football in the region.

The league features six teams--Sparc FC, Onyx FC, Platinum FC, Shivya A FC, Kaffberry FC, and Phoenix FC--owned and supported by leading business groups of Jammu. Each team has 10 players, with over 20 from Kashmir, 10 from Hiranagar, 5 from Kathua, and the remainder from Jammu city, highlighting broad regional participation.

Speaking to ANI, football coach Nadia Nighat praised the Platinum Girls Football League tournament, highlighting the participation of new talent and emphasising the importance of providing platforms, exposure, and proper coaching to help young girls grow in the sport.

"A number of girls participated in this tournament. New players from Jammu and Kashmir, whom I had not seen before, also participated in this tournament. In the tournament, we saw talent that needed a platform and proper coaching, and if we prioritise that, it will be great. While the start is small, I see this initiative going far in the future. It is great to see girls getting a platform to showcase their talent and get exposure, which is crucial for their growth in the sport," Nadia Nighat said.

League organiser Bhisham Batra said, "This league is about creating opportunity, visibility, and a professional structure for girls' football in Jammu. Corporate support has made this vision possible."

Matches were played at the Turf ground at Digiana, with the final won by Sparc FC

Girls said this is a great opportunity to showcase their talent and demonstrate that girls can also play football.

The Platinum Girls Football League is being hailed as a landmark initiative to strengthen grassroots women's football in Jammu & Kashmir.

- ANI

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Arjun K
Heartwarming to see participation from across the region - Kashmir, Hiranagar, Kathua, Jammu. Sports truly has the power to unite. Hope this league gets consistent funding and media coverage so it doesn't fizzle out.
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Nadia Nighat
As a coach quoted in the article, I must respectfully add that while the launch is historic, the real test is sustainability. We need long-term investment in coaching, infrastructure, and league expansion beyond just six teams. This is a good first step, but the journey is long.
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Rohit P
Finally! We always talk about women's empowerment. This is real, tangible empowerment. Breaking stereotypes in a region that needs more positive stories. Bhisham Batra and the organisers deserve a salute.
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Sarah B
Visiting India and reading this is inspiring. The mix of regional participation is commendable. Hope this creates a pipeline for a national women's team player from J&K one day!
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Vikram M
Great initiative, but let's be practical. One league is not enough. Need similar programs in every district, and school-level competitions to build a strong foundation. The corporate support should also help with nutrition and sports science for these athletes.

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