Srinagar, Jan. 14 -- Jammu and Kashmir created history with the launch of the Platinum Girls Football League, the city's first girls' football league backed by corporate houses, marking a major step forward for women's football in the region.

The league features six teams--Sparc FC, Onyx FC, Platinum FC, Shivya A FC, Kaffberry FC, and Phoenix FC--owned and supported by leading business groups of Jammu. Each team has 10 players, with over 20 from Kashmir, 10 from Hiranagar, 5 from Kathua, and the remainder from Jammu city, highlighting broad regional participation.

Speaking to ANI, football coach Nadia Nighat praised the Platinum Girls Football League tournament, highlighting the participation of new talent and emphasising the importance...