Khelo India ASMITA

The Khelo India ASMITA Football League 2025-26 was recently inaugurated by the Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports in Jalgaon, Maharashtra.

About Khelo India ASMITA:

ASMITA stands for Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women.
It is part of the larger Khelo India initiative, which aims to promote sports across the country, with a special focus on women's empowerment and gender neutrality in sports.

Objective:

The league’s goal is inclusive and grassroots-driven sports development by increasing the participation of women in various sports.
It serves as an affirmative action to address historical imbalances in sports, particularly for women, by providing them with dedicated platforms and opportunities.
The league encourages the identification of new sporting talent across India and aims to promote sports as a tool for nation-building and empowerment.

Core Elements of Khelo India ASMITA:

Empowerment through Sports: Focuses on breaking barriers and providing women with a platform to showcase their skills.
Grassroots-Level Participation: Ensures that the initiative is driven at the grassroots level, reaching women athletes from all states and Union Territories (UTs) in India.
National and Zonal Leagues: Supported by the Sports Authority of India (SAI), the ASMITA leagues are organized at both zonal and national levels under the umbrella of National Sports Federations.
Talent Identification: The leagues act as a platform for discovering new talent, helping identify women athletes from rural and urban areas alike.
Large Scale Reach: This year, 852 ASMITA leagues are planned in 15 sports disciplines, targeting over 70,000 women athletes across India.

Impact and Significance:

The Khelo India ASMITA initiative is changing the narrative around women in sports, helping them challenge stereotypes and become role models.
It is paving the way for women to gain recognition and success in sports, especially in disciplines traditionally dominated by men.
The initiative is helping break social and cultural barriers, offering young girls opportunities for growth and achievement in sports, thus contributing to a more equitable society.

Nodal Ministry:

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is the nodal authority responsible for implementing the Khelo India initiative, including ASMITA.

Source: PIB

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