CULMINATION OF 65TH EDITION OF SUBROTO CUP INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT 2026
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The 65th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament 2026 concluded with Minerva Public School, Mohali, winning the Junior Boys (U-17) title by defeating MIC EMHSS, Kerala, 3–2. The tournament finals were graced by Air Chief Marshal AP Singh and former cricketer Suresh Raina. Additionally, Saint Patrick's High School won the Junior Girls category, and Manik Para Vivekanand Vidyapeeth won the Sub Junior Boys category.
Why It Matters
This is relevant for candidates preparing for competitive exams to stay updated on major national sports tournament winners and dignitaries.
In Simple Words
The 65th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament 2026 ended at Dr. BR Ambedkar Stadium. Minerva Public School from Mohali beat MIC EMHSS from Kerala 3-2 to win the Junior Boys U-17 championship. Goals were scored by Chetan Tiwari, Punshiba Meitei, and Md Azam Khan for Mohali, while Thoufeeq and another player scored for Kerala.
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh and former cricketer Suresh Raina attended the closing ceremony to present prizes. Winners received Rs 5,00,000 and runners-up Rs 3,00,000. Saint Patrick's High School and Manik Para Vivekanand Vidyapeeth won the Junior Girls and Sub Junior Boys categories respectively.
Key Points
- The 65th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament 2026 concluded at Dr. BR Ambedkar Stadium.
- Minerva Public School, Mohali defeated MIC EMHSS, Kerala 3-2 in the Junior Boys (U-17) final.
- Chetan Tiwari, Punshiba Meitei, and Md Azam Khan scored for Minerva Public School.
- Air Chief Marshal AP Singh and Suresh Raina attended as Chief Guest and Guest of Honour.
- Winner prize money was Rs 5,00,000 and runner-up prize money was Rs 3,00,000.
- A total of 83 matches were played across five venues in Delhi for this category.
- Saint Patrick's High School, Jharkhand won the Junior Girls (U-17) category.
- Manik Para Vivekanand Vidyapeeth, West Bengal won the Sub Junior Boys (U-15) category.
Exam Angle
A. Minerva Public School (MPS) CISCE, Mohali
Source: Press Information Bureau