Pune Inaugurates Eves Super League: Empowering Young Female Footballers
Pune launches the Eves Super League, an Under-16 girls 5-a-side football tournament, aiming to empower young female athletes and promote gender equality in sports, with participation from eight teams and a focus on fostering youth development.
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In a groundbreaking move for youth sports, Pune is inaugurating the Eves Super League, an Under-16 girls 5-a-side football tournament. Set to take place at HA Colony Ground, Pimpri-Kharalwadi, this event aims to inspire young female athletes and promote a spirit of sportsmanship and competition.
The Eves Super League will serve as a platform for under-16 girls to display their football skills. By promoting gender equality in sports, the initiative seeks to encourage a healthy, active lifestyle among young girls. A total of 8 teams, including Ashoka Football Club, Eves Football Academy, and Junior's Football Club, will participate, playing a minimum of 14 matches each.
Scheduled exclusively on weekends, the Eves Super League aspires to become an annual highlight in Pune's sports calendar. The tournament aims to create a supportive environment where young girls can thrive in sports and foster their athletic development.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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