Skip to main content
xYOU DESERVE INDEPENDENT, CRITICAL MEDIA. We want readers like you. Support independent critical media.

Football on the Margins: Community Clubs vs Big Bucks (420 Grams Ground Report)

Newsclick Team |
The story of Bangalore United FC, Baroda Football Academy and Panjim Footballers... Three clubs who fought for recognition at the 2019 Indian Women's League (IWL 2019), building sides using strong community ties and local players.

The 2019 edition of the Indian Women's League (IWL 2019) showcased the top talent in the country. The League, which was won by Sethu FC from Madurai, featured a mix of professional, semi-pro and amateur outfits. 420 Grams was in Ludhiana for the tournament and met up with three clubs — Bangalore United FC, Baroda Football Academy and Panjim Footballers — who are using strong community ties and locally nurtured players in a proper David vs. Goliath story. Their fight is a simple one: for dignity, a little support and a little more opportunity.

Original published date:

Get the latest reports & analysis with people's perspective on Protests, movements & deep analytical videos, discussions of the current affairs in your Telegram app. Subscribe to NewsClick's Telegram channel & get Real-Time updates on stories, as they get published on our website.

Subscribe Newsclick On Telegram

Latest