Women's IFA Shield explained

Organiser:	Indian Football Association
Region:	India (West Bengal)
Number Of Teams:	6
Current Champions:	East Bengal (1st title)
Most Successful Team:	East Bengal (1 time)
Current:	2023

The Women's IFA Shield is a women's football cup competition organised by the Indian Football Association in West Bengal. The inaugural edition was held in 2023 and was won by East Bengal.^{[1] [2]}

Formation

This tournament started on 25 May 2023 with six teams participating in the inaugural edition.^{[3] [4]} The matches will be held at Tehatta Stadium in Tehatta and Krishnanagar Stadium, Krishnanagar in the Nadia district.^{[5] [6]} The first match was played between East Bengal and Nadia DSA.^{[7] [8]}

2023 Teams

• East Bengal
• Sreebhumi
• Mohammedan Sporting
• Chandney SC
• WB Police
• Nadia DSA

External links

• of the Indian Football Association (IFA)

Notes and References

1. Web site: East Bengal Women wins inaugural IFA Women's Shield title. Sportstar. 2 June 2023. 2 June 2023.
2. Web site: Women's IFA Shield 2023: East Bengal become inaugural champions- Highlights. The Bridge. 2 June 2023. 2 June 2023.
3. News: East Bengal, Sreebhumi win big in IFA Women's Shield. The Times of India. 26 May 2023. 26 May 2023.
4. Web site: দুই প্রধান থাকলেও IFA-র প্রথম মহিলা শিল্ড খেলছে না মোহনবাগান! . peoplesreporter.in . 23 May 2023 .
5. Web site: East Bengal FC To Participate In First Ever IFA Women's Shield. eastbengaltherealpower.com. Rajarshi. Ghosh. 24 May 2023. 27 May 2023.
6. Web site: মহিলা দল নিয়ে শিল্ড করতে চলেছে IFA . insidesports.in . 22 May 2023 .
7. Web site: East Bengal FC Women begin their maiden IFA Women's Shield campaign with a thumping 8-0 win over Nadia DSA. emamieastbengal.com. 26 May 2023 . East Bengal. 27 May 2023.
8. Web site: East Bengal FC Defeated Nadia DSA 8-0 In IFA Women's Shield 2023. eastbengaltherealpower.com. Rajarshi. Ghosh. 26 May 2023. 26 May 2023.
9. Web site: 2 June 2023. East Bengal Women wins inaugural IFA Women's Shield title. Sportstar. 2 June 2023.