'High hopes' as Indonesian women get a football league, again
Indonesia has long been an outlier among soccer nations, including much smaller Asian ones, in not having a permanent league for women.
Indonesia, a nation of 290 million people, has long been the only major Asian soccer country without a permanent women's league. However, the Indonesia Women's League (IWL) is set to return after a hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and financial struggles. Zahra Naqiyyah, a 22-year-old soccer player, is optimistic about the future of women's soccer in the country.
She believes that with proper management, Indonesia could become a powerhouse in Asia. Zahra and other players will compete in six clubs across a five-year trial period, funded by Rp 24 billion ($1.3 million) allocated by the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI). The league's long-term goal is to create a sustainable women's soccer industry.
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