Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council has commenced selection trials for the formation of the Union Territory’s Under-14 Sub-Junior Girls Football Team for the upcoming AIFF Sub-Junior Girls National Football Championship 2026.
Around 75 players participated on the opening day of the trials, including 60 footballers from the Kashmir Division and 15 from the Jammu Division, according to the Sports Council.
The selection process is being conducted by a technical committee constituted by the Sports Council, comprising experienced football experts and qualified coaches.
The committee assessed players on technical ability, tactical awareness, physical fitness and overall understanding of the game to identify the most promising talent.
According to the Sports Council, divisional selection trials are being held on July 13 and 14 at the Mini Stadium, Parade Ground, Jammu, and the Synthetic Turf Football Stadium, TRC, Srinagar.
Players shortlisted from both divisions will participate in the final selection trials scheduled for July 16 and 17 at the Synthetic Turf Football Stadium, TRC, Srinagar.
The selected players will represent Jammu and Kashmir in the AIFF Sub-Junior Girls National Football Championship 2026.
The Sports Council said the initiative is part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen women’s football in the Union Territory by providing competitive opportunities to young players and creating a pathway for them to compete at the national level.
