The 2016–17 Indian Women's League was the first season of the

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league in

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. The season was scheduled to kick off with the preliminary rounds on 17 October 2016 in which the top two teams from the two groups qualified for the league proper. In the final round four teams from qualifier joined by two direct entry teams.

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won the title in the inaugural season.

Preliminary round

Teams

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entered final rounds by topping their groups, and Alakhpura and Jeppiaar Institute as group runners-up.

Teams

Team locations

Personnel

Final round

The final round will be held from January 28 to February 14 at the

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. The league proper will follow a round robin format with the top four teams advancing to the semifinals.

Group stage

Knock-out Stage

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Season awards

The following awards were announced at the end of the season: * Emerging Player:

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* Most Valuable Player: Umapati Devi * Top Scorer: Kamala Devi

References

External links

All India Football Federation
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