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The 64th Subroto Cup kicked off with a grand ceremony at Delhi's Ambedkar Stadium. Govt Higher Secondary School from Arunachal Pradesh secured a 1-0 victory against Sainik School, Sambhalpur. Air Marshal S Sivakumar presided over the opening as the Chief Guest. The tournament will see 31 teams compete, with the final set for next year.

Key Points: Arunachal Pradesh School Upsets Sainik School in Subroto Cup Opener

  • Luky Liam Tamin scored the winning goal in the 9th minute for Govt HSS
  • Air Marshal Sivakumar inaugurated the tournament as Chief Guest
  • 31 teams from eight groups are competing for the title
  • The tournament final is scheduled for August 28th, 2025
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Govt Higher Secondary School, Nari, Arunachal Pradesh beats Sainik School, Sambhalpur as 64th Subroto Cup gets underway in New Delhi

Govt Higher Secondary School, Nari, beats Sainik School, Sambhalpur 1-0 in the 64th Subroto Cup Junior Girls opener at Delhi's Ambedkar Stadium.

"The 64th Subroto Cup is a testament to the enduring spirit of football in India. - Air Marshal S Sivakumar VSM"

New Delhi, August 19

The 64th edition of the Subroto Cup International Football Tournament commenced in spectacular fashion today here at the historic Dr BR Ambedkar Stadium. Govt Higher Secondary School, Nari, Arunachal Pradesh, got the better of Sainik School, Sambhalpur, in the featured match in Group A in the Junior Girls (Under 17) category, which got underway earlier in the day. The score ended 1-0 in favour of Govt Higher Secondary School, with jersey no. 9, Luky Liam Tamin, scoring in the 9th minute to help the team take the lead, as per a release from Subroto Cup.

The tournament was declared open after a grand opening ceremony by the Chief Guest, Air Marshal S Sivakumar VSM, Air Officer-in-Charge Administration and Vice Chairman, Subroto Mukherjee Sports Education Society. Anjum Moudgil, an Arjuna Awardee and member of the Indian Shooting team, was also present as the Guest of Honour.

The ceremony was marked by vibrant performances, including an enthralling routine by the Air Warriors Drill Team and a cultural performance by students from the Air Force Bal Bharti School.

In his opening address, Air Marshal S Sivakumar VSM declared, "The 64th Subroto Cup is a testament to the enduring spirit of football in India. I am confident that this tournament will not only showcase the skills of these young athletes but also inspire many more to take up the sport. I congratulate all the teams who have qualified for the tournament and wish them all the very best. May they play the game in the true spirit of sportsmanship," as quoted from a release by Subroto Cup.

A total of 31 teams, divided into eight groups, including teams from Sri Lanka, will be competing for honours in the Junior Girls category. The group winners from each group will qualify for the knockouts, culminating in the finals on August 28th, 2025, at Ambedkar Stadium.

Besides Ambedkar Stadium, the Tejas Football Ground, Subroto Park Football Ground and Pinto Park Football Ground will host matches for the Junior Girls category.

- ANI

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Priya S
So proud of these young girls! Subroto Cup has been nurturing football talent for decades. Remember watching my brother play in this tournament back in 2005. Great to see it's still going strong with girls' participation too.
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Ananya R
While it's great to see the tournament, I wish there was more media coverage for women's football at school level. These girls work just as hard as the boys but get fraction of the attention. Hope this changes soon!
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Vikram M
Scoring in the 9th minute and winning 1-0 - that's some solid defensive play by Govt Higher Secondary School. Defence wins championships! Hope they go all the way to the finals.
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Sarah B
Wonderful to see international participation with Sri Lankan teams. Sports diplomacy at its best! These tournaments build friendships across borders that last lifetimes.
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Karthik V
The Subroto Cup has produced so many Indian football legends. Hope we see some of these girls in the national team someday. The future of Indian football looks bright! âš½

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