The 2nd Nagaland Women Futsal League 2026 will be held at the IG Stadium in Kohima from May 11 to 16 to promote women's sports.
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DIMAPUR — The Department of Youth Resources and Sports, in collaboration with the Nagaland Football Association, will organise the Nagaland Women Futsal League 2026 at the IG Stadium in Kohima from May 11 to the 16th.
According to an update, a coordination meeting between officials of the department and the Nagaland Football Association was held on April 17 to discuss modalities and ensure the smooth conduct of the league.
The league aims to promote women’s participation in sports and provide a competitive platform for aspiring futsal players across the state. A total prize pool of up to INR 2,00,000 has been earmarked for the tournament, which will include awards for Best Player, Best Defender, Best Goalkeeper, and other individual recognitions.
The opening ceremony of the league will be held on May 11. Participation in the league will be limited to a maximum of 10 teams, selected on a first-come, first-served basis. Each team must comprise a minimum of seven players and a maximum of 10 players, along with one team manager and one coach.
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Interested clubs must fulfil specific eligibility criteria: the club must be registered under its respective district football association (DFA); a no-objection certificate must be obtained from the respective DFA; and each team must have a composition of at least 60% indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland.
To facilitate participation, basic accommodation and food will be provided to all participating teams at the IG Stadium in Kohima. Detailed advertisement and registration information will be released shortly.
The department encourages all eligible clubs to register at the earliest and be part of this initiative to strengthen women’s football in Nagaland. For details, one may contact 8974716323 or 9366833755 during office hours.