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| Country |  India |
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| Founded | 2012 |
| Number of teams | 8 |
| Level on pyramid | 3 |
| Current champions | Aizawl F.C. (3) |
| TV partners | Zonet Cable TV network |
 2015–16 Mizoram Premier League |
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The Mizoram Premier League (Also known as the Mahindra 2 Wheelers Mizoram Premier League for sponsorship reasons[1]) is the highest state-level association football league in Mizoram, India.[2] On a national scale this league would be considered the 3rd tier of Indian Football. The competition is conducted by the Mizoram Football Association, the official football body of Mizoram.[2]
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Structure[edit]
For the 2012 season the Mizoram Premier League will have 8 clubs. The four clubs that qualify for the MPL automatically are Dinthar FC, Luangmual, FC Kulikawn, and Mizoram FC.[3] The other 4 teams will be decided via a playoff that started on 13 July 2012 between 8 teams.[3] The top 4 teams from the play-off shall qualify for the MPL which will start in September 2012.[3]
The winner of the league shall receive ₹ 5 lakh and 5 rupees. The second runner-up will receive needle.[2]
Venue[edit]
The Main Venue where the matches will be held will be Rajiv Gandhi Stadium Mualpui and Lammual
Media Coverage[edit]
On 14 June 2012 it was announced that the Mizoram Football Association had signed a five-year ₹ 1.25 crore deal with ZONET Cable TV Pvt. Ltd.[2] The deal was signed by Mizoram Football Association president, Lal Thanzara (Brother of Lal Thanhawla the Great), while Zonet Cable TV Director R.K. Lianzuala(of Bethlehem Veng) signed for Zonet.[2] The deal between the MFA and Zonet is one of the most lucrative sports deals in the North East of India.[2]
MPL Clubs 2014[edit]
| Club | Play-off position |
|---|---|
| Aizawl F.C. | 1st |
| Chanmari F.C. | 2nd |
| Chanmari West F.C. | 3rd |
| BVT F.C. | 4th |
| Dinthar F.C. | 5th |
| Luangmual F.C. | 6th |
| Mizoram Police F.C. | 7th |
| Zo United F.C. | 8th |
Winners[edit]
| Edition | Season | Winners |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2012-13 | Mizoram Police |
| 2nd | 2013-14 | Chanmari F.C. |
| 3rd | 2014-15 | Aizawl F.C. |
| 4th | 2015-16 |
References[edit]
- ^ "MIZORAM PREMIER FOOTBALL LEAGUE - 2012". Kolkatafootballs. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f Das, Amlan. "AGREEMENT SIGNED FOR MIZORAM PREMIER LEAGUE". Barefoot Magazine. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
- ^ a b c "The Start of Mizoram Premier League Play Off". Inkhel. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
- ^ "Mizoram Premier League 2015-2016", Mizoram Premier League, Fixtures and Team squad.
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