CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The upcoming edition of the Indian Women’s League (IWL) is set to be hosted in Odisha, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) confirmed on Sunday. This is the fifth edition of IWL, the top division women’s league in India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is 2022. Odisha will host the 2020-21 Hero Indian Women’s League. This was announced by the All India Football Federation on 28 February 2021.

Detailed explanation-3: -BHUBANESWAR: The Indian Women’s League football tournament will return after a hiatus of two years with the fifth edition 2021-22 season to be held at three venues here from April 15 to May 25.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Hero IWL proper will also be played in a round robin format, with every team playing each other once. The team that finishes their respective 11 matches with the highest number of points will be declared the winner of the Hero IWL 2021-22 season.

Detailed explanation-5: -Women’s football in India is growing in popularity under All India Football Federation, despite the earlier long-term governing body’s inability to provide sufficient funds for the game.