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| national_list = [[SAFF Women's Championship]]
| club_list = [[National Inter-Club Women Football Championship]]
| club_list ='''Cups:'''<br>[[National Inter-Club Women Football Championship]]<br>[[National Women Football Championship]] <br>[[PFF National Under-19 Women’s Football Championship]]<br>[[Shahlyla Baloch National Women U-16 Championship]]
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}}</ref> while the first edition of [[National Women Football Championship]] was held [[2005 National Women Football Championship|three years later]].
}}</ref> while the first edition of [[National Women Football Championship]] was held [[2005 National Women Football Championship|three years later]].


== History ==
==National-level tournaments==
Women's football in Pakistan has experienced notable growth and development, gradually carving out its place within the broader narrative of football in the country. The inception of women's football in Pakistan can be traced back to 2002 with the establishment of [[Diya W.F.C.]], the first female football club.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wasim |first=Umaid |date=2014-08-08 |title=Balochistan United look to transform women's football in Pakistan |url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1123903 |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=DAWN.COM |language=en}}</ref>

The Pakistan Women's National Football Team, a member of the [[Asian Football Confederation]] and [[FIFA]] has made strides in regional competitions, representing the country on an international level. Notable female Pakistani footballers, such as [[Hajra Khan (footballer)|Hajra Khan]], have played a pivotal role in raising the profile of women's football in the country.

Despite facing challenges, including societal norms and limited resources, women's football has garnered support and recognition.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-02 |title='Pakistan women's football light years behind the rest' |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2428936/pakistan-womens-football-light-years-behind-the-rest |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=The Express Tribune |language=en}}</ref> Efforts from organizations like the [[Pakistan Football Federation]] (PFF) have played a crucial role in promoting gender inclusivity and diversity in the sport.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/articles/pakistan-womens-football-team-ushers-in-fresh-hope |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=www.fifa.com}}</ref>

The establishment of the [[National Women Football Championship]] has been a significant milestone, providing a platform for female footballers to showcase their skills at the domestic level. The championship, contested by teams from various regions, contributes to talent identification and the overall development of women's football in the country.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Editorial Staff |date=2018-09-23 |title=Venue for National Women's Football C'ship yet to be decided [APP] |url=https://footballpakistan.com/2018/09/venue-for-national-womens-football-cship-yet-to-be-decided-app/ |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=FootballPakistan.com (FPDC) |language=en-US}}</ref>

In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on initiatives aimed at encouraging young girls to take up football. These programs focus on providing access to coaching, facilities, and opportunities for skill development.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-05 |title=Pakistan women's camp kicks off |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2369634/pakistan-womens-camp-kicks-off |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=The Express Tribune |language=en}}</ref> With ongoing support and recognition, women's football in Pakistan is set up to contribute significantly to the country's sporting landscape in the years to come.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Irfan |first=Anmol |date=2023-07-19 |title=Pakistan's women's football team has a bright future ahead |url=https://www.newarab.com/features/pakistans-womens-football-team-has-bright-future-ahead |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=www.newarab.com/ |language=en}}</ref>

==Cup competitions==
Two national level tournaments are organised by [[Pakistan Football Federation]] (PFF). These are the Inter-Club Championships and [[National Women Football Championship]]. An [[Shahlyla Baloch National Women U-16 Championship|under-16 championship]] and [[under-19 championship]] have also been organised.
Two national level tournaments are organised by [[Pakistan Football Federation]] (PFF). These are the Inter-Club Championships and [[National Women Football Championship]]. An [[Shahlyla Baloch National Women U-16 Championship|under-16 championship]] and [[under-19 championship]] have also been organised.


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===National Women Football Championship===
===National Women Football Championship===
The [[National Women Football Championship]] was first organised in [[2005 National Women Football Championship|2005]]. Since then, a total of 13 editions have been organised with both clubs and departmental teams (including [[Pakistan Army (women's football)|Army]], WAPDA and HEC) participating in it. Rawalpindi-based [[Young Rising Stars F.F.C.|Young Rising Stars]] has won the most titles (5), with four consecutive wins between 2010 and 2013. WAPDA has reached the most finals (7), winning once. From the [[2020 National Women Football Championship|12th edition]], the competition is being live streamed by [[MyCujoo]].<ref>{{cite news|last=|first=|date=2021-03-09|title=National Women's Football Championship set to kick off amid Covid cloud|work=[[The News International]]|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/801259-national-women-football-c-ship-begins-today|access-date=2021-03-09}}</ref>
The [[National Women Football Championship]] is designed as an equivalent to the [[Pakistan National Football Challenge Cup|National Challenge Cup]] for men. It was started in [[2005 National Women Football Championship|2005]] by the [[Pakistan Football Federation]].<ref name="glam">{{Cite web |date=2005-10-15 |title=SPORTS WORLD: Women add glamour to soccer; Punjab lift champ trophy |url=http://www.brecorder.com/news/3211102 |access-date=2022-01-11 |website=Brecorder |language=en}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable sortable"
[[Young Rising Stars F.F.C.|Young Rising Stars]] has been the most successful team in the history of the competition, winning it five times (including four consecutive wins from 2010 to 2013).<ref name=":0" /> WAPDA has had the most final appearances (seven), winning once<ref name=":1" /> and losing six times. The most recent champion is [[Pakistan Army W.F.C.|Pakistan Army]], which defended its [[2018 National Women Football Championship|2018]] title in [[2019–20 National Women Football Championship|2019-20]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sports |first=A. R. Y. |date=2020-01-13 |title=Army beats Karachi United 7-1 to claim National Women's Championship |url=https://arysports.tv/army-beats-karachi-united-7-1-to-claim-national-womens-football-championship/ |access-date=2022-01-11 |website=ARYSports.tv}}</ref>
!No

!Year
=== PFF National Under-19 Women’s Football Championship ===
!City
{{Expand section|date=February 2024}}
!Winner

!Runners-up
=== Shahlyla Baloch National Women U-16 Championship ===
|-
The [[Shahlyla Baloch National Women U-16 Championship]] is an annual domestic tournament organized for under-16 teams by the [[Pakistan Football Federation]]. Founded in 2014 as the ''National U-16 Inter-Club Women Football Championship'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hassan |first=Sohaib |date=2014-04-22 |title=Women's U-16 National Championship set to start today |url=https://www.footballpakistan.com/2014/04/womens-u-16-national-championship-set-to-start-today/ |access-date=2022-06-10 |website=FootballPakistan.com (FPDC) |language=en-US}}</ref> the tournament was renamed after [[Shahlyla Baloch]],<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2018-06-21 |title=Shahlyla Baloch U16 Women Football from tomorrow [The News] |url=https://www.footballpakistan.com/2018/06/shahlyla-baloch-u16-women-football-from-tomorrow-the-news/ |access-date=2022-02-22 |website=FootballPakistan.com (FPDC) |language=en-US}}</ref> a [[Forward (association football)|forward]] for [[Pakistan women's national football team]], who died in a car accident in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Shah |first1=Syed Ali |last2=Ali |first2=Imtiaz |last3=Wasim |first3=Umaid |date=2016-10-13 |title=Pakistan football team striker Shahlyla Baloch dies in Karachi car crash |url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1289729 |access-date=2022-02-22 |website=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |last2= |last3= |first3= |date=13 October 2016 |title=Pakistan women's football team striker dies in accident |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/off-the-field/pakistan-womens-football-team-striker-dies-in-accident/articleshow/54834363.cms |access-date=2022-02-22 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref>
|1
|[[2005 National Women Football Championship|2005]]
|[[Islamabad]]
|Punjab
|WAPDA
|-
|2
|[[2006 National Women Football Championship|2006]]
|[[Islamabad]]
|[[WAPDA (women's football)|WAPDA]]
|Islamabad
|-
|3
|[[2007 National Women Football Championship|2007]]
|[[Islamabad]]
|Sports Sciences Department, University of Punjab
|Afghanistan
|-
|4
|[[2008 National Women Football Championship|2008]]
|[[Islamabad]]
|[[Young Rising Stars F.F.C.|Young Rising Stars]]
|WAPDA
|-
|5
|[[2009 National Women Football Championship|2009]]
|[[Islamabad]]
|[[Malavan F.C.|Malavan BA]]
|Sports Sciences Department, University of Punjab
|-
|6
|[[2010 National Women Football Championship|2010]]
|[[Islamabad]]
|[[Young Rising Stars F.F.C.|Young Rising Stars]]
|WAPDA
|-
|7
|[[2011 National Women Football Championship|2011]]
|[[Islamabad]]
|[[Young Rising Stars F.F.C.|Young Rising Stars]]
|[[Diya W.F.C.]]
|-
|8
|[[2012 National Women Football Championship|2012]]
|[[Islamabad]]
|[[Young Rising Stars F.F.C.|Young Rising Stars]]
|WAPDA
|-
|9
|[[2013 National Women Football Championship|2013]]
|[[Lahore]]
|[[Young Rising Stars F.F.C.|Young Rising Stars]]
|[[Balochistan United W.F.C.|Balochistan United]]
|-
|10
|[[2014 National Women Football Championship|2014]]
|[[Lahore]]
|[[Balochistan United W.F.C.|Balochistan United]]
|WAPDA
|-
|11
|[[2018 National Women Football Championship|2018]]
|[[Lahore]]
|[[Pakistan Army (women's football)|Pakistan Army]]
|WAPDA
|-
| rowspan="2" |12
| rowspan="2" |[[2019-2020 National Women Football Championship|2019-2020]]
|[[Islamabad]], [[Karachi]] and [[Lahore]] (qualifying round)
| rowspan="2" |[[Pakistan Army (women's football)|Pakistan Army]]
| rowspan="2" |[[Karachi United]]
|-
|[[Karachi]] (final round)
|-
|13
|[[2021 National Women Football Championship|2021]]
|[[Karachi]]
|''cancelled''
|''cancelled''
|}


== National teams ==
====Performance by club====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Club
!Winners
!Runners-up
!Winning years
|-
|[[Young Rising Stars F.F.C.|Young Rising Stars]]
|5
|0
|[[2008 National Women Football Championship|2008]], [[2010 National Women Football Championship|2010]], [[2011 National Women Football Championship|2011]], [[2012 National Women Football Championship|2012]], [[2013 National Women Football Championship|2013]]
|-
|[[Pakistan Army (women's football)|Pakistan Army]]
|2
|0
|[[2018 National Women Football Championship|2018]], [[2020 National Women Football Championship|2020]]
|-
|WAPDA
|1
|6
|[[2006 National Women Football Championship|2006]]
|-
|[[Balochistan United W.F.C.|Balochistan United]]
|1
|1
|[[2014 National Women Football Championship|2014]]
|-
|Sports Science
|1
|1
|[[2007 National Women Football Championship|2007]]
|-
|[[Malavan F.C.|Malavan BA]]<sup>g</sup>
|1
|0
|[[2009 National Women Football Championship|2009]]
|-
|Punjab
|1
|0
|[[2005 National Women Football Championship|2005]]
|-
|Afghanistan<sup>g</sup>
|0
|1
| -
|-
|[[Diya W.F.C.|Diya]]
|0
|1
| -
|-
|Islamabad
|0
|1
| -
|-
|[[Karachi United]]
|0
|1
| -
|}
* <sup>g</sup> Guest teams invited by PFF: Afghanistan represented [[Afghanistan]] and [[Malavan F.C.|Malavan BA]] represented [[Iran]].


* [[Pakistan women's national football team]]
=== Teams ===
* [[Pakistan women's national under-20 football team]]
The following clubs and provincial, city-based and departmental teams have played in the Inter-Club Championship and/or [[National Women Football Championship|NWFC]] at least once since these tournaments were established.
* [[Pakistan women's national under-17 football team]]
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Team
!Status
!City
! colspan="2" |Participation
|-
!
!
!
!Inter-Club
!NWFC
|-
|[[Diya W.F.C.]]
|Club
|Karachi
|
|2005 to date
|-
|WAPDA
|Department
|
| --
|2005 to date
|-
|Islamabad F.A.
|City
|Islamabad
|
|
|-
|[[Pakistan Army (women's football)|Pakistan Army]]
|Department
|
| --
|
|-
|HEC
|Department
|
| --
|
|-
|[[Young Rising Stars F.F.C.|Young Rising Stars]]
|Club
|Rawalpindi
|
|
|-
|Young Rising W.F.C. (District Layyah)
|Club
|
|
|
|-
|Model Town W.F.C.
|Club
|Lahore
|
|
|-
|Jafa Soccer Academy
|Club
|Karachi
|
|
|-
|Karachi Kickers W.F.C.
|Club
|Karachi
|
|
|-
|Royal Eagles W.F.C.
|Club
|
|
|
|-
|F.C. Karachi
|Club
|Karachi
|
|
|-
|Karachi W.F.C.
|Club
|Karachi
|
|
|-
|Hazara Girls Football Academy
|Club
|Karachi
|
|2021
|-
|Hazara Quetta Football Academy
|Club
|Quetta
|
|2021
|-
|[[Balochistan United W.F.C.|Balochistan United]]
|Club
|Quetta
|
|? - 2014
|-
|Sialkot City F.C.
|Club
|Sialkot
|
|2021
|-
|[[Karachi United]]
|Club
|Karachi
|
|
|-
|[[Masha United]]
|Club
|
|
|2021
|-
|Gilgit W.F.C.
|Club
|Gilgit
|
|
|-
|Muhammad Umar Khan (MUK) F.C.
|Club
|Karachi
|
|
|-
|Highlanders F.C.
|Club
|Islamabad
|
|
|-
|Sindh
|Province
|
| --
|
|-
|Punjab
|Province
|
| --
|
|-
|Mohsen Gillani W.F.C.
|Club
|Karachi
|
|
|-
|Nawanshehr United F.C.
|Club
|Abbottabad
|
|2021
|-
|Riaz Kamil Football Academy
|Club
|Karachi
|
|
|-
|Frontier College W.F.C.
|Club
|Peshawar
|
|
|-
|Hawks F.C.
|Club
|
|
|
|-
|Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa (formerly NWFP)
|Province
|
|
|
|-
|Punjab University's Sports Sciences Department
|
|Lahore
|
|
|-
|Lahore Fighter W.F.C.
|Club
|Lahore
|
|
|-
|Rubaisha W.F.C.
|Club
|
|
|
|-
|Shaheen W.F.C.
|Club
|
|
|
|-
|Vehari United F.C.
|
|Vehari
|
|
|-
|CJM Soccer Club
|Club
|
|
|
|-
|Women Star FC
|Club
|
|
|
|-
|Winning Stars W.F.C.
|Club
|
|
|
|-
|FATA W.F.C.
|
|
|
|
|-
|Margala W.F.C.
|Club
|Islamabad
|
|
|-
|Soccer Queens W.F.C.
|Club
|
|
|
|}


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 03:21, 3 February 2024

Women's football in Pakistan
CountryPakistan
Governing bodyPakistan Football Federation
National team(s)Women's national team
National competitions
Club competitions
International competitions
Olympics
FIFA Women's World Cup (National Team)
AFC Women's Asian Cup (National Team)

Women's football in Pakistan is growing in popularity.[1]

One the barriers of the sport growing is it coached by men so the Pakistan FA are trying to get more women involved in coaching and refereeing.[2][3]

The first club to be established was Diya W.F.C. in 2002,[4] while the first edition of National Women Football Championship was held three years later.

History

Women's football in Pakistan has experienced notable growth and development, gradually carving out its place within the broader narrative of football in the country. The inception of women's football in Pakistan can be traced back to 2002 with the establishment of Diya W.F.C., the first female football club.[5]

The Pakistan Women's National Football Team, a member of the Asian Football Confederation and FIFA has made strides in regional competitions, representing the country on an international level. Notable female Pakistani footballers, such as Hajra Khan, have played a pivotal role in raising the profile of women's football in the country.

Despite facing challenges, including societal norms and limited resources, women's football has garnered support and recognition.[6] Efforts from organizations like the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) have played a crucial role in promoting gender inclusivity and diversity in the sport.[7]

The establishment of the National Women Football Championship has been a significant milestone, providing a platform for female footballers to showcase their skills at the domestic level. The championship, contested by teams from various regions, contributes to talent identification and the overall development of women's football in the country.[8]

In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on initiatives aimed at encouraging young girls to take up football. These programs focus on providing access to coaching, facilities, and opportunities for skill development.[9] With ongoing support and recognition, women's football in Pakistan is set up to contribute significantly to the country's sporting landscape in the years to come.[10]

Cup competitions

Two national level tournaments are organised by Pakistan Football Federation (PFF). These are the Inter-Club Championships and National Women Football Championship. An under-16 championship and under-19 championship have also been organised.

Inter-Club Championship

The National Inter-Club Women Football Championship was organised to provide competition to the country's club teams. It purposely excludes all departmental teams. So far, 6 editions have been held with the last one in 2014.

National Women Football Championship

The National Women Football Championship is designed as an equivalent to the National Challenge Cup for men. It was started in 2005 by the Pakistan Football Federation.[11]

Young Rising Stars has been the most successful team in the history of the competition, winning it five times (including four consecutive wins from 2010 to 2013).[12] WAPDA has had the most final appearances (seven), winning once[13] and losing six times. The most recent champion is Pakistan Army, which defended its 2018 title in 2019-20.[14]

PFF National Under-19 Women’s Football Championship

Shahlyla Baloch National Women U-16 Championship

The Shahlyla Baloch National Women U-16 Championship is an annual domestic tournament organized for under-16 teams by the Pakistan Football Federation. Founded in 2014 as the National U-16 Inter-Club Women Football Championship,[15] the tournament was renamed after Shahlyla Baloch,[16] a forward for Pakistan women's national football team, who died in a car accident in 2016.[17][18]

National teams

See also

References

  1. ^ "Football United: Women's Football In Pakistan Has Progressed But There Is Still A Long Way To Go". Goal.com. Retrieved 2012-07-29.
  2. ^ "Female referees important as football's popularity grows: Lodhi". Dawn. Retrieved 2012-07-29.
  3. ^ "Pakistan's first female football club breaks down cultural barriers". UNICEF. Retrieved 2012-07-29.
  4. ^ Wasim, Umaid (2014-08-08). "Balochistan United look to transform women's football in Pakistan". Dawn. Retrieved 2021-02-23.
  5. ^ Wasim, Umaid (2014-08-08). "Balochistan United look to transform women's football in Pakistan". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  6. ^ "'Pakistan women's football light years behind the rest'". The Express Tribune. 2023-08-02. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  7. ^ www.fifa.com https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/articles/pakistan-womens-football-team-ushers-in-fresh-hope. Retrieved 2023-11-26. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  8. ^ Editorial Staff (2018-09-23). "Venue for National Women's Football C'ship yet to be decided [APP]". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  9. ^ "Pakistan women's camp kicks off". The Express Tribune. 2022-08-05. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  10. ^ Irfan, Anmol (2023-07-19). "Pakistan's women's football team has a bright future ahead". www.newarab.com/. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  11. ^ "SPORTS WORLD: Women add glamour to soccer; Punjab lift champ trophy". Brecorder. 2005-10-15. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
  12. ^ Cite error: The named reference :0 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  13. ^ Cite error: The named reference :1 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  14. ^ Sports, A. R. Y. (2020-01-13). "Army beats Karachi United 7-1 to claim National Women's Championship". ARYSports.tv. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
  15. ^ Hassan, Sohaib (2014-04-22). "Women's U-16 National Championship set to start today". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). Retrieved 2022-06-10.
  16. ^ "Shahlyla Baloch U16 Women Football from tomorrow [The News]". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). 2018-06-21. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
  17. ^ Shah, Syed Ali; Ali, Imtiaz; Wasim, Umaid (2016-10-13). "Pakistan football team striker Shahlyla Baloch dies in Karachi car crash". Dawn. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
  18. ^ "Pakistan women's football team striker dies in accident". The Times of India. 13 October 2016. Retrieved 2022-02-22.


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