The Women's IFA Shield is a women's football cup competition organised by the Indian Football Association in West Bengal. The inaugural edition was held in 2023 and was won by East Bengal.[1][2]
| Organising body | Indian Football Association |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2023 |
| Region | India (West Bengal) |
| Number of teams | 6 |
| Current champions | East Bengal (1st title) |
| Most successful team(s) | East Bengal (1 time) |
 2023 | |
Formation edit
This tournament started on 25 May 2023 with six teams participating in the inaugural edition.[3][4] The matches will be held at Tehatta Stadium in Tehatta and Krishnanagar Stadium, Krishnanagar in the Nadia district.[5][6] The first match was played between East Bengal and Nadia DSA.[7][8]
2023 Teams edit
- East Bengal
- Sreebhumi
- Mohammedan Sporting
- Chandney SC
- WB Police
- Nadia DSA
Results edit
| Year | Winners | Score | Runners-up | Venue | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | East Bengal | 5–0 | Sreebhumi | Tehatta Stadium, Nadia | [9] |
References edit
- ^ "East Bengal Women wins inaugural IFA Women's Shield title". Sportstar. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ "Women's IFA Shield 2023: East Bengal become inaugural champions- Highlights". The Bridge. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ "East Bengal, Sreebhumi win big in IFA Women's Shield". The Times of India. 26 May 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ "দুই প্রধান থাকলেও IFA-র প্রথম মহিলা শিল্ড খেলছে না মোহনবাগান!". peoplesreporter.in. 23 May 2023.
- ^ Ghosh, Rajarshi (24 May 2023). "East Bengal FC To Participate In First Ever IFA Women's Shield". eastbengaltherealpower.com. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "মহিলা দল নিয়ে শিল্ড করতে চলেছে IFA". insidesports.in. 22 May 2023.
- ^ "East Bengal FC Women begin their maiden IFA Women's Shield campaign with a thumping 8-0 win over Nadia DSA". emamieastbengal.com. East Bengal. 26 May 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ Ghosh, Rajarshi (26 May 2023). "East Bengal FC Defeated Nadia DSA 8-0 In IFA Women's Shield 2023". eastbengaltherealpower.com. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ "East Bengal Women wins inaugural IFA Women's Shield title". Sportstar. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
External links edit
- Official website of the Indian Football Association (IFA)