Babina Devi Lisham is an Indian footballer. She is among the women players from India identified in open data sources tracking Indian football participants.
Key facts
| Name | Babina Devi Lisham |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Football (association football) |
| Wikidata identifier | Q132485507 |
Background
Football has a strong following in several Indian states, with Manipur in particular producing a significant number of women footballers who have represented domestic clubs and the national team. Surnames such as Lisham are commonly associated with the Meitei community of Manipur, a state that has consistently been among the top performers in the Senior Women's National Football Championship organised by the All India Football Federation.
Indian women's football context
Indian women's football is administered by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The top-tier domestic competition is the Indian Women's League (IWL), which was launched in 2016–17 and brings together leading clubs from across the country. The national team competes in tournaments organised by the Asian Football Confederation and FIFA, including the AFC Women's Asian Cup and the SAFF Women's Championship.
Related topics
- Football in India
- India women's national football team
- Indian Women's League
- Football in Manipur
- All India Football Federation
References
- Wikidata entry: Q132485507