HOST: Football Association of Odisha (FAO)

DESCRIPTION:
*     As many as 27 states would vie for the trophy.
*     Matches would be played at Barabati Stadium, Ravenshaw University Ground and Bidanasi Ground.
*     The championship would feature a total of 40 matches.
*     Teams have been placed in eight groups and the championship would start with group league.
*     After completion of group league, the eight group toppers would qualify for quarterfinals.
*     Odisha have been placed in Group-C along with Telangana and Chhattisgarh.
*     Odisha would first play Chhattisgarh on Sept 18 and then take on Telangana on Sept 22.
*     Goalkeeper Tikina Samal will lead a 20-member Odisha team with striker Pyari Xaxa as her deputy.