Women's football in Pakistan

Women's football in Pakistan
CountryPakistan
Governing bodyPakistan Football Federation
National team(s)Women's national team
National competitions
Club competitions
International competitions
Olympics
FIFA Women's World Cup (National Team)
AFC Women's Asian Cup (National Team)

Women's football in Pakistan officially began with the establishment of the first women club Diya WFC in 2002.[1] Despite facing challenges, including societal norms and limited resources, women's football has garnered support and recognition.[2][3][4]

One the barriers of the sport growing is it coached by men so the Pakistan FA are trying to get more women involved in coaching and refereeing.[5][6]

  1. ^ Wasim, Umaid (8 August 2014). "Balochistan United look to transform women's football in Pakistan". Dawn. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Football United: Women's Football In Pakistan Has Progressed But There Is Still A Long Way To Go". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 15 February 2010. Retrieved 29 July 2012.
  3. ^ "'Pakistan women's football light years behind the rest'". The Express Tribune. 2 August 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  4. ^ Pakistan women’s football team ushers in fresh hope FIFA 11 May 2023
  5. ^ "Female referees important as football's popularity grows: Lodhi". Dawn. Retrieved 29 July 2012.
  6. ^ "Pakistan's first female football club breaks down cultural barriers". UNICEF. Retrieved 29 July 2012.

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