adidas Launches the First All-women's Semi-pro League to Empower Women to Break Barriers

/ -- ~The league shall be hosted under the adidas Creators Platform~
~350 Passionate women footballers from Mumbai come together to live their football dream~
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Commenting on the announcement, Sharad Singla, Director - Brand Marketing - adidas India, said, "At adidas, we believe that sport has the power to change lives, and we have always been at the forefront of promoting sport and empowering athletes. Our partnerships with Hima Das and Swapna Barman are testaments of our continuous endeavor to empower women to take to sport and excel in their chosen sport. A crucial component of our 'Creator' culture is to inspire athletes across each sport and galvanize them to break stereotypes.Football is now a key part of our sporting ecosystem and we would like to see more women gravitate towards it to realize and fulfil their passion for the game."

Afhsan Ashiq, captain and goalkeeper of the J&K women's football team and now playing in the adidas Creators for women, said, "I am extremely thrilled to be a part of this league. Football has always been my first love, it is a beautiful game and knows no gender boundaries. I know many passionate women footballers across the country and a befitting avenue to nurture the love for this sport was long overdue. It is indeed a great initiative by adidas to give young women footballers an opportunity to experience authentic football and live their football dreams."