There is no doubt that FIFA World Cup 2022 is making headlines these days, fans from across the globe are celebrating it like a festival. Well, if you are a female football enthusiast, here is a piece of good news for you that will make you jump with excitement. All India Football Federation (AIFF) recently announced that it will soon have an exclusive department for women.
On Thursday, Shaji Prabhakaran, the secretary general of the All India Football Federation announced that they are all set to create an exclusive department for women which is a part of its structural revamp. He mentioned that they are in the process of setting up a separate women’s department. Prabhakaran made the announcement during the first meeting of the national body’s women’s sub-committee which is chaired by Valanka Alemao.
The Committee recommended the AIFF to award cash prizes in the Senior Nationals and participation certificates to all the players in the Indian Women’s League in order to incentivise player performance. It also said that there should be zonal camps and zonal academies for girls.