Calcutta Women's Football League
The Calcutta Women's Football League, also referred to as the Kanyashree Cup, is the top division of women's football league in the Indian State of West Bengal. The League is organised by the Indian Football Association (IFA), the official football governing body of the State.
| Organising body | Indian Football Association (IFA) |
|---|---|
| Founded | January 1993 |
| Country |  India |
| Number of teams | 25 (vary) |
| Promotion to | Indian Women's League |
| Current champions | SSB Womens FC (3rd title) (2020) |
| Most championships | Income Tax (4 titles) |
| Current: 2021–22 | |
History
The Calcutta Women's Football League is the oldest women's football league in India. It is based in the city of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) in the state of West Bengal. The league was founded by the Indian Football Association in 1993.[1]
In 2001, the big Kolkata football clubs East Bengal and Mohun Bagan entered their women's teams into the competition. Later by 2003, they withdrew from the tournament.
In 2019, East Bengal again formed its women's team to participate in 2020 Calcutta Women's Football League.[2]
Champions
| Season | Champion | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | IT | Behala Aikya Sammilani |
| 1994 | No data | |
| 1995 | ||
| 1996 | ||
| 1997 | ||
| 1998 | ||
| 1999 | ||
| 2000 | Itika Memorial | IT |
| 2001 | East Bengal | Mohun Bagan |
| 2002 | Mohun Bagan | East Bengal |
| 2003 | IT | Mohun Bagan |
| 2004 | IT | Sarojini Naidu Club |
| 2005 | IT | Sarojini Naidu Club |
| 2006 | Friends of the Stadium | IT |
| 2007 | No data | |
| 2008 | ||
| 2009 | ||
| 2010 | ||
| 2011 | ||
| 2012 | ||
| 2013 | ||
| 2014 | Did not happen | |
| 2015 | ||
| 2016 | ||
| 2017 | Taltala Dipti Sangha | No data |
| 2018 | SSB | No data |
| 2019 | SSB | Sreebhumi FC |
| 2020 | SSB | East Bengal |
| 2021-22 | SSB | Southern Samity |
References
- Sachin Madaan (23 July 2011). "Indian Football: This One Is For The Ladies". Retrieved 13 November 2012.
- "East Bengal forms women's team; Mohun Bagan 'not enthusiastic' enough". The Bridge. 25 October 2019. Retrieved 30 December 2019.