AIFF Media Team 

NEW DELHI: On the occasion of International Women’s Day (March 8, 2015), Goa Football Association organised a day-long Women’s Football Festival celebrating "Women in Football" at Duler Stadium in Mapusa.

The programme was organised to recognise, celebrate and promote the development of women’s football.

The programme was held in alignment with the All India Football Federation’s commitment to the development of the beautiful game among women, and supports the Asian Football Confederation’s celebration of the International Women’s Day across Asia on the 8^th March 2015.  

Various competitions in football like 6-a-side football matches, tie-breakers, shooting the target, juggling were held and saw enthusiastic participation from all the women present. The winners in each category received prizes and football souvenirs.  

The Goa Football Association honored Smt Vijayadevi Rane, the first ever President of the Women's Football Association of Goa, Mrs Clara Gonsalves Fernandes, the first ever Secretary of the Women's Football Association of Goa and Mrs. Pearl Viegas for her contribution to promoting the game among women.