Indian State Leagues
football league
State football leagues in India represent the premier-state and 5th overall men's and 3rd women's tier of the Indian football league system. There are currently 36 state associations affiliated with the national governing body, the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
Most of the state associations organise and have own affiliated football competitions in their respective states. The state leagues operate as a system of promotion and relegation with the I-League 3 (men's), the Indian Women's League 2 (women's), and lower regional leagues. Clubs of top national leagues (Indian Super League and I-League) also participate in their respective state leagues, most often with youth or reserve teams.
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