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News18
5 days ago
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- News18
Subroto Cup Set To Kick Off On August 19, 106 Teams To Take Part
Last Updated: The prestigious tournament will witness players competing across three categories -- Junior Boys (U-17), Junior Girls (U-17) and Sub-Junior Boys (U-15). A total of 106 teams across three categories, including four international sides, will vie for honours when the 64th Subroto Cup kicks off in New Delhi on August 19. The prestigious tournament will witness players competing across three categories — Junior Boys (U-17), Junior Girls (U-17) and Sub-Junior Boys (U-15). The tournament, organised by the Subroto Mukerjee Sports Education Society (SMSES) under the aegis of the Air Force Sports Control Board, will be held across venues in Delhi NCR and Bengaluru till September 25. 'We will have international teams from Sri Lanka and Nepal participating, which speaks volumes about the tournament's global reach and rising stature," Air Marshal S Sivakumar told reporters. 'As we continue to pursue our ultimate goal of nurturing young talent, this tournament provides an ideal platform for school children to showcase their talent, gain exposure and prepare for progression into senior-level football." As part of the 'Indian Tigers and Tigresses" talent identification campaign, seven players will be selected during the tournament for advanced training in Germany. Indian women footballer Dalima Chhibber graced the occasion as Guest of Honour. 'We are heading towards a golden future. Recently, our U20 team also qualified for the Asian Cup. It is a sport that every country plays, we are taking steps in the right direction and it is a matter of time that we achieve success." The tournament, first held in 1960, was conceptualised by Air Marshal Subroto Mukerjee to promote grassroots football in India. Over the decades, it has become one of the most sought-after inter-school tournaments in the country. The tournament will begin with the Junior Girls (U-17) category in Delhi NCR on August 19, followed by the Sub-Junior Boys (U-15) category in Bengaluru starting September 2. The final phase, featuring the Junior Boys (U-17) category, will commence in Delhi NCR from September 16. In Delhi NCR, matches will be held at Ambedkar Stadium, Tejas Football Ground, Subroto Park Football Ground, and Pinto Park Football Ground. In Bengaluru, matches will be hosted at Air Force School Jalahalli, Air Force School Yelahanka, and the HQ Training Command Football Ground. The 106 participating teams will represent various states, union territories, and educational bodies, along with four international teams. More than 200 matches are scheduled to be played across all three categories. An age-determination test will be conducted for the Sub-Junior Boys category in Bengaluru to ensure fair play and transparency. 'We will be carrying out skeleton age-determination test this year as per the guidelines of the All India Football Federation," Air Marshal S Sivakumar said. In the previous edition, TG English School, Bishnupur (Manipur) were crowned champions in the Junior Boys category. Mother International School, Ranchi (Jharkhand) defended their title in the Junior Girls category, while Nongiri Presbyterian Secondary School, Meghalaya lifted the Sub-Junior Boys trophy in Bengaluru. First Published: August 12, 2025, 19:37 IST News sports » football Subroto Cup Set To Kick Off On August 19, 106 Teams To Take Part Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
6 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
64th Subroto Cup To Kick Off On August 19
A total of 106 teams across three categories, including four international sides, will vie for honours when the 64th Subroto Cup kicks off here on August 19. The prestigious tournament will witness players competing across three categories -- Junior Boys (U-17), Junior Girls (U-17) and Sub-Junior Boys (U-15). The tournament, organised by the Subroto Mukerjee Sports Education Society (SMSES) under the aegis of the Air Force Sports Control Board, will be held across venues in Delhi NCR and Bengaluru till September 25. "We will have international teams from Sri Lanka and Nepal participating, which speaks volumes about the tournament's global reach and rising stature," Air Marshal S Sivakumar told reporters. "As we continue to pursue our ultimate goal of nurturing young talent, this tournament provides an ideal platform for school children to showcase their talent, gain exposure and prepare for progression into senior-level football." As part of the "Indian Tigers and Tigresses" talent identification campaign, seven players will be selected during the tournament for advanced training in Germany. Indian women footballer Dalima Chhibber graced the occasion as Guest of Honour. "This is where my journey started in 2011 and I am privileged to be a part of this and sitting here life has come a full circle for me," she said. "We are heading towards a golden future. Recently, our U20 team also qualified for the Asian Cup. It is a sport that every country plays, we are taking steps in the right direction and it is a matter of time that we achieve success." The tournament, first held in 1960, was conceptualised by Air Marshal Subroto Mukerjee to promote grassroots football in India. Over the decades, it has become one of the most sought-after inter-school tournaments in the country. The tournament will begin with the Junior Girls (U-17) category in Delhi NCR on August 19, followed by the Sub-Junior Boys (U-15) category in Bengaluru starting September 2. The final phase, featuring the Junior Boys (U-17) category, will commence in Delhi NCR from September 16. In Delhi NCR, matches will be held at Ambedkar Stadium, Tejas Football Ground, Subroto Park Football Ground, and Pinto Park Football Ground. In Bengaluru, matches will be hosted at Air Force School Jalahalli, Air Force School Yelahanka, and the HQ Training Command Football Ground. The 106 participating teams will represent various states, union territories, and educational bodies, along with four international teams. More than 200 matches are scheduled to be played across all three categories. An age-determination test will be conducted for the Sub-Junior Boys category in Bengaluru to ensure fair play and transparency. "We will be carrying out skeleton age-determination test this year as per the guidelines of the All India Football Federation," Air Marshal S Sivakumar said. In the previous edition, TG English School, Bishnupur (Manipur) were crowned champions in the Junior Boys category. Mother International School, Ranchi (Jharkhand) defended their title in the Junior Girls category, while Nongiri Presbyterian Secondary School, Meghalaya lifted the Sub-Junior Boys trophy in Bengaluru.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
12 teams set to fight it out for Marshal Arjan Singh Memorial hockey trophy
1 2 3 4 5 6 Chandigarh: The 6th edition of the Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament is scheduled to begin Tuesday. It will be held at the Raghbir Singh Bhola Hockey Stadium, 3-Base Repair Depot (BRD), Airforce Station here. Organised by the Air Force Sports Control Board (AFSCB), the tournament will conclude on May 6. Air Marshal S Sivakumar, director general (administration), Air HQ, New Delhi provided details about the matches on Monday and also unveiled the trophy of the tournament. He said the Air Force Sports Control Board is making concerted efforts to promote the event, encouraging hockey at all levels to upgrade the tournament's stature in Indian hockey . The tournament has generated significant enthusiasm among the youth in India and the subcontinent, and it's expected that the board's meticulous conduct will revive the glorious tradition of Indian hockey. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like They Lost Their Money - Learn From Their Lesson Expertinspector Click Here Undo Throwing light on the historical background of the tournament, Sivakumar said the Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament was instituted in 2018 to honor the legendary Air Force officer, Marshal Arjan Singh, a passionate hockey player and inspirational leader who embodied leadership both in war and sports. Group Captain Y S Panghal, organising secretary of the tournament, said this year's edition features 12 elite teams, including 11 from India and one from Bangladesh, competing for the coveted title on a league-cum-knockout basis. The participating teams include Chandigarh XI, Tata Naval Hockey Academy, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indian Railways, Indian Army, Indian Navy, Round Glass, Punjab & Sind Bank, Rail Coach Factory Kapurthala, Central Board of Direct Taxes, Indian Air Force, and Bangladesh Air Force. The tournament offers attractive prize money, with the winners receiving Rs 3,00,000, runners-up Rs 2,00,000, Man of the Match Rs 10,000 (each match), and Player of the Tournament Rs 25,000. The Opening Ceremony will be held on April 29, with Air Marshal Vijay Kumar Garg, AOC-in-C, Maintenance Command as the Chief Guest. The Closing Ceremony will take place on May 6, 2025, with Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, presiding over the event.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Arjan Singh memorial hockey event from Apr 29
1 2 3 Chandigarh: The Air Force Sports Control Board has announced the 6th edition of the Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament , 2025, scheduled to take place from April 29 to May 6 at Raghbir Singh Bhola Hockey Stadium, 3 BRD Airforce Station, Chandigarh. This tournament is being organised to celebrate the 106th birth anniversary of the legendary Marshal of the Air Force, Arjan Singh. The tournament aims to promote the sport of hockey, foster camaraderie among teams, and pay tribute to the legacy of Arjan Singh. A total of 12 teams, including 11 from India and one from Bangladesh, will participate in the tournament. The participating teams include Chandigarh XI, Tata Naval Hockey Academy, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indian Railways, Indian Army, Indian Navy, Round Glass, Punjab & Sind Bank, Rail Coach Factory Kapurthala, Central Board of Direct Taxes, Indian Air Force and Bangladesh Air Force.
