The Rise of Indian Football: A Look at the Impact of the Indian Super League
INTRODUCTION OF INDIAN SUPER LEAGUE
The Hero Indian Super League (ISL), India's premier football league, began play on October 12 of this year. ATK FC won the league's first season, and Chennaiyin FC took first place in the second. ATK FC reclaimed the championship in the third season of the Hero ISL, their second victory in three years, while Chennaiyin did so in the fourth. In the 2018–19 season, Bengaluru FC took home the championship. ATK FC made a successful comeback in the 2019–20 season and added a third trophy to their collection. Mumbai City FC triumphed in the 2020–21 season, which also included SC East Bengal and ATK Mohun Bagan.Reliance, Star India, and the jointly India Football Federation (AIFF) jointly co-promote the competition. The league's 11 franchises are located in the following cities: Chennai, Bhubaneswar, Goa, Guwahati, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Jamshedpur. The league's 11 franchises have received significant investment from India's major industrialists, sports celebrities, and the Indian film industry.The league is committed to funding stadium renovations at the 10 facilities that have been designated, as well as to a robust grassroots development initiative that will provide a platform for developing the nation's football talent. The Hero ISL is positioned as a top-tier, dynamic competition that will raise Indian football to an international level with a goal of revolutionising the game.