Tata Steel Foundation, Joda and KIIT & KISS, Bhubaneswar won respective matches in the Odisha Womens League (OWL) 2025 at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar today. Tata Steel Foundation edged out Rising Student Club, Cuttack 1-0, while KIIT & KISS prevailed over Tarini Football Academy, Keonjhar by identical margin.
OWL is jointly organised by the Department of Sports & Youth Services (DSYS), Government of Odisha, and the Football Association of Odisha (FAO). The opening ceremony was graced by DSYS Deputy Secretary Sonali Chand as chief guest. FAO secretary Asirbad Behera and Nita Football Academy chairman Subrat Das were present on the occasion.
RESULTS:
8 Jan 2025 (Match 1): Sports Odisha (Bandana Naik 15) drew with Nita Football Academy (Shikha Malik 90+4) 1-1.
8 Jan 2025 (Match 2): Odisha Police (Banya Kabiraj 17, Subhadra Sahu 30, 54, 57, 77, Srijanga Tamanga 48, 60, Sumitra Hembram 75) beat Tata Steel Foundation 8-0.
9 Jan 2025 (Match 3): Young Association, Kuarmunda (Ashrita Rangadi 47, Shruti Khatangi 66) beat Tarini FA, Keonjhar (Kunti Bhumia 18) 2-1.
9 Jan 2025 (Match 4): Rising Students Club, Cuttack (Gouri Munda 12, 58, 61, Sashi Patel 40, 41, Pinky Purty 28, 71, Ambalika Chanu 90+4) beat Buxi Jagabandhu Club, Bargarh 8-0.
10 Jan 2025 (Match 5): OGP Club (A Kritika Kumari 4, 85, Gajalaxmi Behera 22-OG) beat Manorama Club, Deogarh (Priya Majhi 30) 3-1.
10 Jan 2025 (Match 6): Nita Football Academy (Ipshita Rout 45, Payel Layek 83) beat Young Association Kuarmunda 2-0.
12 Jan 2025 (Match 7): Sports Odisha (Lijarani Dora 6-OG, Subhasmita Das 11, 31, 42) beat OGP Club 4-0.
12 Jan 2025 (Match 8): Manorama Club (Anita Naik 15, 24, 45+1, 78, Jharana Munda 32, 40, 74, Reena Mukhi 52) beat Buxi Jagabandhu Club (Bhabana Nag 20) 9-1.
13 Jan 2025 (Match 9): Tata Steel Foundation (Surekha Lohar 45) beat Rising Student Club 1-0.
13 Jan 2025 (Match 10): KIIT & KISS (Angela Mundary 17) beat Tarini Football Academy 1-0.
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PHOTO: Players, officials and guests pose at the opening ceremony of the OWL in Bhubaneswar on 8 January 2025.