Wikipedia - Liga 1 Putri

The Liga 1 Putri (English: "Women's League 1"), is the top-flight women's football league in Indonesia. Supervised by the PSSI, the league is participated by ten clubs, with each side fielding a team in the Liga 1 men's league. The league's inaugural season began on 5 October 2019.

History

On 25 July 2019, during a general assembly meeting with all Liga 1 club representative in Jakarta, Acting Chairperson of PSSI Iwan Budianto announced the formation of the new Liga 1 Putri. From 2006, the Pertiwi Cup was Indonesia's top women's association football competition. However compared to the Liga 1 Putri, the Pertiwi Cup was contested by Indonesian provincial selection teams and not by clubs. The league was formed as a means to aid the selection of players for the Indonesian women's national team and so that the competition between boys and girls is balanced.

Ten teams out of 18 in 2019 Liga 1 teams announced their participation in the inaugural season of Liga 1 Putri: Persija, PSM, Persib, TIRA-Persikabo, Bali United, Arema, PSIS, Persipura, PSS, Persebaya.

Indonesia Liga 1 Women is the premier professional women's football league in Indonesia, showcasing the nation's top female football talent. Established to promote gender equality and elevate women's sports, the league features competitive matches among the best women's teams across the country. With a focus on developing local talent and increasing the popularity of women's football, Indonesia Liga 1 Women offers exciting gameplay, passionate fans, and a platform for inspiring female athletes to shine on both national and international stages. The tournament plays a vital role in advancing women's sports in Indonesia and fostering a vibrant football culture among women.