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India.com
17-07-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Oriental Cup Gears Up For Season 3: Know Everything About The ISL-Style League For Youngsters
The Oriental Cup, an emerging school football tournament founded by student-athlete Fareed Bakshi, officially announced its third season on Thursday. Scheduled from July 21 to July 29, the tournament will take place at the iconic Dr. Ambedkar Stadium, bringing together 36 teams from schools across Delhi, 24 in the boys' (U-15) category and 12 in the girls' (U-19) category, continuing its mission of providing an inclusive and structured platform for competitive school football. The 2025 edition will have a three-stage format, starting with qualifier rounds followed by league phase and culminating in finals for both boys' and girls' categories. The Oriental Cup is steadily growing into a key event on Delhi's school sports calendar. The tournament has already seen two successful seasons. Air Force School, Subroto Park and Apex School have claimed the boys' titles in 2023 and 2024 respectively while Sanskriti School has maintained a dominant presence in the girls' division, winning both previous seasons. Speaking at the event, co-founder Fareed Bakshi emphasised the tournament's larger mission. 'The Oriental Cup goes beyond just competition. It's about building a space where school athletes across Delhi can play, grow, and feel a sense of community through football. We're excited to welcome new teams and continue expanding the legacy we began just two years ago.' Speaking at the press conference, Rizwan-ul-Haq, vice president, Delhi Soccer Association, shared his endorsement of the tournament's growing impact. 'The Delhi Soccer Association is delighted to acknowledge the initiative taken by Mr. Fareed Bakshi in launching this school-level football tournament three years ago. Since its inception, the tournament has shown remarkable growth each year and is making a significant contribution to the development of youth football in Delhi. Such initiatives offer young athletes a valuable platform to demonstrate their skills and potential,' he said. The organizers invite students, coaches and football fans from across Delhi to follow the tournament, support their schools and be part of a growing movement aimed at nurturing football talent and fostering sportsmanship. About Oriental Cup The Oriental Cup is an emerging school football tournament in Delhi, founded in 2023 by student-athletes Fareed Bakshi and Zahan Sawhney. Now in its third season, the tournament provides a structured and inclusive platform for school athletes of all genders, encouraging competitive play and sportsmanship. The Oriental Cup aims to foster a community where young players can grow, learn, and celebrate the spirit of football - laying the groundwork for what aspires to become a long-standing tradition in Delhi's school sports landscape.
Express Tribune
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pak rowing team bags 10 gold in Asian event
Members of Pakistan rowing team pose for a group photo after their outstanding performance in the Asian Indoor Rowing Championship in Pattaya. PHOTO: APP In an absolutely amazing performance that marks a new era for rowing in Pakistan, the national indoor rowing team secured a remarkable 14 medals including 10 gold at the Asian Indoor Rowing Championship held in Pattaya, Thailand. Competing against 25 countries, the underdog Pakistani squad stunned traditional powerhouses such as India, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, and Japan, proudly raising the national flag and making the national anthem echo across the international arena. Despite being a small contingent, the Pakistani rowers delivered an outstanding performance that defied expectations. The Pakistan Rowing Federation, along with other sports stakeholders, gave the athletes a grand welcome upon their return. They also appealed to the federal government, the Pakistan Sports Board, and the Punjab Sports Board to organize a ceremony in the team's honor and reward the athletes with cash prizes as a gesture of appreciation. President of the Pakistan Rowing Federation, Hamdan Nazir, and Chairman Rizwan-ul-Haq praised the players' exceptional performance, stating that Pakistan's rowing athletes are now ready to compete - and succeed - at the global level. They urged both the federal and Punjab governments to extend full support and patronage to the sport of rowing.
