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Khelo India ASMITA Football League 2025-26 Begins in Jalgaon

11 August 20251 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSKhelo IndiaASMITA FootballLeague 2025-26Begins in Jalgaon11 August 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

A girls’ football league started in Jalgaon as affirmative action to widen women’s role in sport, particularly among underrepresented groups.

Key facts

  • Event: Khelo India ASMITA Football League 2025-26; inaugural league in Jalgaon.
  • Run by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, with help from SAI, AIFF and WIFA (Western India Football Association).
  • Builds grassroots talent mainly among marginalised groups.

Aims

  • Give young girls a dedicated stage to show and grow their skills.
  • Promote social inclusion by involving tribal, rural and minority talent.

Exam angle

  • Parent programme: Khelo India.
  • Nodal ministry: Youth Affairs and Sports.
  • Sport: football.

Test yourself

1. Where was the Khelo India ASMITA Football League 2025-26 launched?

The inaugural league was held in Jalgaon, Maharashtra.

2. Khelo India ASMITA mainly aims to boost participation of which group in sport?

It targets women's participation, especially marginalised groups.

3. Which ministry administers Khelo India ASMITA?

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports administers it.

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