Tag Archives: International Women’s Day

Celebrating International Women’s Day across the Pacific!

International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8, offering an opportunity to reflect on progress made, to call for change, and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by women who have played a role in the history of their countries and communities. While unprecedented advances have been made …

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CONCACAF celebrates International Women’s Day!

On International Women’s Day (IWD) CONCACAF is celebrating women in football in the region, and the initiatives being launched in North America, Central America and the Caribbean to continue the growth of the women’s game. Following the “Choose to Challenge” message of this year’s IWD, CONCACAF is highlighting on its …

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Superpower Football VIDEO: Women’s Week Special with Tanvie Hans!

Superpower Football are kicking off Women’s Week celebrations at SPF with a special video from Tanvie Hans, taking us through her footballing journey, women’s football in India, Sisters in Sweat – the women’s sporting community she co-founded and much more!

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International Women’s Day: UEFA celebrating those who choose to challenge!

UEFA campaign recognises leading figures who are shaping the present and future of the game in Europe – from grassroots football to elite competitions. To mark the 2021 edition of International Women’s Day, UEFA is launching a public awareness campaign to highlight women making game-changing contributions to the development of …

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AFC Women’s Football Day celebrated across the Continent!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and its Member Associations (MAs) celebrated the 7th AFC Women’s Football Day today by launching a series of exciting activities focused on growing the passion for football as well as paying tribute to the contributions of medical frontliners. Coinciding with the International Women’s Day, 34 …

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IFA (West Bengal) celebrates International Women’s Day!

In a move as unique as it can be, the IFA (West Bengal) felicitated the wives and mothers of several sports icons of West Bengal, on the occasion of the International Women’s Day in Kolkata today, March 8. Called ‘Ananya Samman’, the felicitation program was held to honour the following: …

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Guwahati City FC launches Women Team on International Women’s Day!

With the objectives of playing in Indian Women’s League (IWL) in the near future and development of Women’s Football, Guwahati City FC (GCFC) launched its Women Football team today, March 8 on International Women’s Day and AFC Women’s Football Day. The ‘GCFC Ladies’ which consisted of players from different parts …

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Legacy activities for 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup – India restart on International Women’s Day!

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Local Organising Committee of 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup – India with support from FIFA, kicked off its Coach Education Scholarship Programme at Cooperage Stadium in Mumbai to further develop women’s football. 21 aspiring coaches from different parts of the city …

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Chelsea FC Women announce new signings with Plan International!

Chelsea FC Women have announced two new important signings ahead of International Women’s Day, with the club sponsoring girls in India and Indonesia as part of their Football for Change campaign with global charity partner, Plan International. By sponsoring girls like Nisha and Bela, Chelsea FC #ChooseToChallenge gender inequality and …

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Indian football stars celebrate International Women’s Day as excitement builds for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup!

In a unique moment in the history of Indian football, three generations of Indian women footballers gathered at the Benaulim Grounds in Goa today to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8. In an event organised by the Local Organising Committee for the 2020 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup – …

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