India Delhi Premier League

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The Delhi Football League is a ladder-based football competition in the Indian union territory of Delhi, organised by Delhi Soccer Association (DSA) as part of the state leagues. Delhi Premier League is the top division, started in 1948 as DSA Senior Division.

History

The first parent body of Delhi football was formed in 1926, with professor Mohammed Zubair Qureishi as secretary. There was no proper local league but the clubs used to participate in private tournaments organised by sport enthusiasts. Due to the violence and upheaval caused by the Partition of India, the Delhi League was suspended after 1946. It resumed in 1948 and the oldest club in the capital Young Men has won it that year. From 1948 onwards, the Delhi League took a particular shape. It had three divisions. The top 10 teams played in the A division, on a double-leg basis, with all matches being held at the Ambedkar Stadium, earlier known as the Delhi Gate Stadium. The B and C division matches took place at either the nearby Crescent Ground or the President's Estate Ground. Except for transport allowance, kit and refreshment, there was no payment to the players. However, club officials would strive to get their top players jobs in leading public sector concerns like Delhi Audit, Northern Railway, State Bank of India, Central Secretariat Service, Delhi Electric Supply Undertaking (DESU), Food Corporation of India (FCI) and so on. A competitive institutional league was also held annually.

The India Delhi Premier League (IDPL) is a prestigious football tournament held annually in the vibrant city of Delhi. Bringing together top clubs from across the region, the league showcases the best of Indian football talent and competitive spirit. Featuring exciting matches, passionate fans, and a dynamic atmosphere, the IDPL aims to promote the growth of soccer in India while providing a platform for emerging players to shine. With a blend of tradition and modernity, the India Delhi Premier League continues to elevate the sport's popularity and inspire future generations of football enthusiasts in the nation.