FOUNDING CHRONICLE
The Women's Football Federation of India was established with a singular constitutional mandate: to provide structured, equitable governance and athletic opportunity for female footballers across every state and union territory.
Before unified national governance, women's football competitions in India relied on fragmented regional initiatives. The federation brought together senior coaches, former international players, and state sports administrators to create an accredited, transparent framework under national sports guidelines.
Today, WFFI presides over sanctioned state championships, age-group national tournaments, certified refereeing clinics, and rural talent discovery schemes.
1975
First National Women's Football Championship matches organized across regional centres.
28
Recognised State Football Associations currently affiliated under the national charter.
150+
District Football Bodies actively conducting annual qualification tournaments.
HISTORICAL MILESTONES
1975–1981
Pioneering Era & Regional Championships
First multi-state women's football invitationals held in Kolkata, Lucknow, and Chennai. Pioneer women players lay the foundation for organized leagues.
1991–2000
Institutional Affiliation & Grassroots Spread
State sports councils formally recognize women's football departments. Northeast states emerge as high-density talent corridors.
2010–2018
Statutory Governance Reform & Federation Restructuring
Adoption of updated federation bye-laws aligned with democratic election standards, anti-doping protocols, and child protection guidelines.
2020–Present
Digital Registry & All-India District Expansion
Implementation of the Centralised Player Registration System (CPRS), mandatory woman coach certification, and televised national finals.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HONOUR ROLL
| Edition | Host State | Champions | Runners-Up | Top Goalscorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Senior Nationals (2025) | New Delhi | Maharashtra | Tamil Nadu | R. Jadhav (14 goals) |
| 27th Senior Nationals (2024) | Kolkata, WB | West Bengal | Manipur | S. Banerjee (11 goals) |
| 26th Senior Nationals (2023) | Kochi, Kerala | Tamil Nadu | Haryana | K. Priya (13 goals) |
| 25th Senior Nationals (2022) | Imphal, Manipur | Manipur | Odisha | Th. Bala Devi (16 goals) |