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UP Warriorz League Finale Crowns Champions in Lucknow Women's Cricket Push

The Warriorz League, an initiative by the WPL franchise UP Warriorz, successfully concluded with its finale in Lucknow. The event crowned champions in both college and corporate categories after a city-wide tournament. The league engaged over 5,000 people through activations at numerous institutions and companies. This initiative underscores a commitment to promoting women's cricket and community participation in Uttar Pradesh.

Key Points: Warriorz League Finale Concludes in Lucknow, Promoting Women's Cricket

  • College & corporate champions crowned
  • Over 5,000 individuals engaged
  • 22 on-ground activations conducted
  • 32 total teams participated
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The Warriorz League Finale concludes city-wide women's cricket movement in Lucknow

The UP Warriorz League finale crowned college & corporate cricket champions in Lucknow, marking a successful city-wide tournament for women's sports.

"The successful conclusion... reinforces UP Warriorz' commitment to women's empowerment - Press Release"

Lucknow, January 19

The finale of The Warriorz League, an initiative by UP Warriorz, one of the five franchises of the Women's Premier League, was held on January 18, 2026 at YOLO Sports Arena, Harmony Park, Lucknow, marking the successful culmination of a city-wide inter-college and corporate cricket tournament promoting women's sport and community participation.

The finale ceremony was graced by Leena Johri, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Uttar Pradesh. In the College category, 'Be Yourself', led by Captain Aradhya Shukla, secured the championship title, with 'Ayurvedic Hurricane', captained by Fiza, finishing as runners-up. In the Corporate category, 'Dominos Warriors', under Captain Sumit Yadav, emerged as winners, while 'Master Blaster', led by Ashish, claimed the runners-up position, as per a press release from UP Warriorz.

The Warriorz League witnessed participation from leading educational institutions across Lucknow, including Amity University, Jaipuria Institute, GCRG Group of Institutions, IIM Lucknow, Avadh Girls' College, Babu Yugraj Singh College, Yashraj College, Shri Ram Swarup Group, and Eram Girls' Degree College, among others.

In the lead-up to the tournament, UP Warriorz conducted 22 on-ground activations across the city, comprising 16 college activations and 6 corporate activations, engaging with over 5,000 individuals. These efforts resulted in the registration of 16 college teams and 16 corporate teams, reflecting strong participation across academic and professional communities.

Activations were carried out at prominent educational institutions, corporate parks, and co-working spaces including Urbanac and Awfis, as well as major organisations such as HCL, Eldeco, and InMobi, ensuring widespread engagement from the corporate sector. The league featured all-girls inter-college matches alongside mixed-gender corporate tournaments, celebrating teamwork, equality, and competitive spirit.

The successful conclusion of The Warriorz League reinforces UP Warriorz' commitment to women's empowerment and the continued growth of cricket in Uttar Pradesh, while setting a strong benchmark for inclusive sporting initiatives in the region.

- ANI

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Rohit P
As a cricket fan from UP, this makes me proud. We need more such grassroots movements beyond the big cities. Mixing college and corporate teams is a smart way to build a wider ecosystem. Congratulations to all the winners, especially 'Be Yourself'!
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Aman W
While the initiative is commendable, I hope the focus on "women's empowerment" translates into real opportunities. We often see these tournaments end as one-off events. The real success will be if players from this league get scouted for higher-level cricket or receive sustained coaching support.
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Shreya B
Love the name 'Ayurvedic Hurricane' for a runners-up team! 😄 So creative. It's great to see well-known colleges and companies like HCL and IIM Lucknow participating. This kind of visibility is crucial for changing mindsets about women in sports. More please!
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David E
Working in Lucknow's corporate sector, it's refreshing to see sports initiatives that include everyone. The mixed-gender corporate tournament is a great team-building concept. Hope other WPL franchises take note and launch similar community programs in their regions.
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Kavya N
As an alumna of one of the participating colleges, I wish this was around when I was a student! Seeing girls from Avadh Girls' College and Eram Girls' Degree College compete is wonderful. This is how you build role models at the local level. Bahut badhiya!

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