New Delhi, Sept 11
In a thrilling conclusion to the Sub Junior Boys category of the 64th edition of Subroto Cup International Football Tournament, Minerva Public School, Mohali, (CISCE) emerged victorious by a 6-0 over Vidyachal International School, Muzaffarpur, (Bihar), to claim the prestigious title.
The final match, held at the Air Force Station Yelahanka, showcased the best of youth football and was attended by an enthusiastic crowd. The goals for CISCE were scored by Mahesh (4’, 50+1’), Letgouhao Kipgen (19’, 35’), Bickson (37’) and Rimoson (42’), while Bihar remained goalless.
The final was graced by Air Marshal Tejinder Singh AVSM VM, AOC-in-C, Training Command, who was the Chief Guest. Mr. PR Sreejesh, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri, Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awardee, Arjuna Awardee and Former International Hockey Player as Goalkeeper was the Guest of Honour for the occasion.
The day’s events commenced with a grand performance by the Air Warrior Drill Team (AWDT), which was followed by a vibrant cultural performance by students from the Air Force School Yelahanka.
The Winners received Rs. 4,00,000 while the runner up received Rs. 2,00,000.
Individual Awards:
Best Player (Rs.40,000): Letgouhao Kipgen, CISCE
Best Coach (Rs.25,000): Karan Kumar, Bihar
Best Goalkeeper (Rs.25,000): Gurtejveer, CISCE
Fair Play Award (Rs. 50,000): Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS)
Best School (Rs.40,000): Vidyachal International School, Muzaffarpur, (Bihar)
With the conclusion of the Sub Junior Boys (U-15) final, the 64th Subroto Cup action will now shift to New Delhi again for the Junior Boys (U-17) tournament, scheduled from September 16 to September 25, 2025. In Delhi, the matches will be played at the Dr Ambedkar Stadium, Tejas Football Ground Race Course, Pinto Park Football Ground and Subroto Park Football Ground.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Great to see such prestigious tournaments for young talent. The prize money is substantial too - will definitely motivate more schools to participate. Congratulations to both teams for reaching the final!
Interesting that Bihar's coach got Best Coach award despite the 6-0 loss. Must have done something right to get the team to finals. Respect to Karan Kumar sir!
The cultural performances and drill team must have made it a fantastic atmosphere for the young players. These experiences build character beyond just football skills.
Letgouhao Kipgen - what a talent! Scoring twice and getting Best Player award. Northeast India continues to produce amazing footballers. Future Indian team material 💪
While the result was one-sided, it's impressive that Bihar's school still won Best School award. Shows there's more to evaluation than just the final score. Good sportsmanship all around!
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