Indian Super League
Football in India has existed in many forms since the game first arrived in the country during the 19th century with the first nationwide club competition, the Durand Cup, being founded in 1888. Despite India's early history in the game, the country's first nationwide football league did not begin until the semi-professional National Football League commenced in 1996. Prior to the creation of the National Football League, most clubs played in state leagues or select nationwide tournaments.
Elite League (India)
The Youth League is a system of youth football leagues that are managed, organised and controlled by the All India Football Federation. It consists of 3 age groups comptetions U18 (Elite League), U15 (Junior League) & U13 (Sub-junior League). The Elite League previously known as Youth League U18, I-League U18, I-League U19 is the top level of youth football in India. It is contested between the under-18 sides of The I-League teams, Indian Super League teams, as well as other youth teams. The most successful team currently is AIFF Elite Academy, who won three titles. Shillong Lajong are the current champions.
On 7th December, 2018 All India Football Federation decided to change its name from Youth League U18 to Hero Elite League.