# IWL 2023: Clubs Express Concern over Minimum Wage Policy, AIFF Promises Financial Assistance – What it Means for Women’s Football in India? URL: https://technosports.co.in/iwl-2023-clubs-express-concern-over-minimum-wag/ Published: 2023-04-22 Updated: 2023-04-22 Author: REMYA BABU S IWL 2023: The [All India Football Federation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_India_Football_Federation) (AIFF) recently announced that the Indian Women’s League (IWL) will guarantee a minimum wage for female footballers starting from the upcoming season. However, the decision has been met with mixed reactions from the stakeholders involved, with some expressing concern over the decision’s financial viability. > 🚨Here are the group stage fixtures for the [#HeroIWL](https://twitter.com/hashtag/HeroIWL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 🏆season! [#ShePower](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShePower?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 👧 [#IndianFootball](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndianFootball?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ⚽ [pic.twitter.com/nH4Mg9HvKt](https://t.co/nH4Mg9HvKt) > > — Indian Football (@IndianFootball) [April 22, 2023](https://twitter.com/IndianFootball/status/1649655190113636352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ## **Here are the key takeaways from the recent developments in the IWL: IWL 2023** > Here are the [#MoshalGirls](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MoshalGirls?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) who are set to represent us in our maiden [#HeroIWL](https://twitter.com/hashtag/HeroIWL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) campaign. ⤵️ > > Sulanjana, who’s currently with the [@IndianFootball](https://twitter.com/IndianFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) team for the upcoming AFC Women’s U-17 Asian Cup Qualifier Round 1, may join us after serving her national duty. 🇮🇳[#JoyEastBengal](https://twitter.com/hashtag/JoyEastBengal?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/2ehLnpmSPn](https://t.co/2ehLnpmSPn) > > — East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) [April 22, 2023](https://twitter.com/eastbengal_fc/status/1649773927529594880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) - The AIFF has made it mandatory for the top eight IWL teams to have at least 10 Indian players on yearly contracts of at least Rs 3.2 lakh, ensuring a minimum wage for players. - The move has been welcomed by the footballers who have been competing with little financial motivation so far. - However, several IWL club owners have expressed their dissatisfaction with the decision, stating that it was made without considering their opinion and that it will lead to financial strain for smaller clubs. - Some club owners have even stated that they may consider withdrawing from the league in the future, citing a lack of sponsorship, poor telecast, and insufficient cash prizes as further reasons for their disillusionment with the current state of the league. > IWL clubs refute AIFF's decision on having a minimum wage for the women's footballers. > > Several Indian Women's League (IWL) club owners have expressed their dissatisfaction with the recent decision by the AIFF to introduce a minimum wage for players. > > They argue that the… [pic.twitter.com/9uEIqPFSMf](https://t.co/9uEIqPFSMf) > > — IFTWC – Indian Football (@IFTWC) [April 22, 2023](https://twitter.com/IFTWC/status/1649667408033116168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) **IWL 2023: Clubs Express Concern over Minimum Wage Policy, AIFF Promises Financial Assistance – What it Means for Women’s Football in India?** > 🚨The [#HeroIWL](https://twitter.com/hashtag/HeroIWL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 🏆 knockouts will commence on May 16 and the final is scheduled for May 21. 💪🏾 [#ShePower](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShePower?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 👧 [#IndianFootball](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndianFootball?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ⚽ [pic.twitter.com/uf04i6W0k4](https://t.co/uf04i6W0k4) > > — Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) [April 22, 2023](https://twitter.com/IndianFootball/status/1649655193188061185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) - The AIFF has acknowledged the shift as the first step towards entering the professional sector, stating that it will attract serious, long-term investors into women’s football. - The AIFF will provide subsidies to the clubs, and the amount will depend on the participating clubs, locations, and other factors. - The IWL prize money will increase for the upcoming season, and a more structured league will lead to more interest from broadcasters. - The AIFF is also looking at universities to support the women’s game, which is a promising step. > The [#HeroIWL](https://twitter.com/hashtag/HeroIWL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) season will see the return of old hands and also the emergence of many new faces, with most clubs having shuffled their squads a lot over the last year.[#ShePower](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShePower?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 👧 [#IndianFootball](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndianFootball?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ⚽ > > — Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) [April 21, 2023](https://twitter.com/IndianFootball/status/1649328663442391040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) **IWL 2023: Clubs Express Concern over Minimum Wage Policy, AIFF Promises Financial Assistance – What it Means for Women’s Football in India?** The IWL will begin on April 26 in Ahmedabad, and eight clubs for the first division of the next season will be chosen by the AIFF using the results of the upcoming season. The league will consist of 10 teams and last for four months. Two more will be added through a qualification procedure, and the following season will see the implementation of promotion and relegation. > [#IWL](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IWL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#IndianFootball](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndianFootball?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > > The 2023 Indian Women’s League or IWL season will start on 26 April 2023 with the group stages and will run until May 13, 2023, before the knockout stages begin. > > Check here the IWL 2023 Groups & Fixtures: [https://t.co/LWGnd3xkuL](https://t.co/LWGnd3xkuL) > > — Sports Social (@chaseyoursport) [April 18, 2023](https://twitter.com/chaseyoursport/status/1648339719397298176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) **IWL 2023:** While the decision to guarantee a minimum wage for female footballers in the IWL is a step towards professionalism, there are valid concerns over its financial viability and sustainability. It is up to the AIFF to provide the necessary financial assistance to the clubs and ensure that the league progresses towards a more structured and stable future. Read more : [Hero Intercontinental Cup 2023 In Bhubaneswar: Everything you Need To Know About Schedule, Teams, Venue, and More](https://technosports.co.in/wp-admin/post.php?post=426065&action=edit)