Bhubaneswar: The 64th edition of the Subroto Cup International Football Tournament commenced in spectacular fashion on Wednesday at the historic Dr. B.R Ambedkar Stadium, Delhi. Govt Higher Secondary School, Nari, Arunachal Pradesh got the better of Sainik School, Sambhalpur, Odisha, 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.
The tournament was declared open after a grand opening ceremony, by the Chief Guest Air Marshal S Sivakumar VSM, Air Officer-in-Charge Administration & Vice Chairman Subroto Mukherjee Sports Education Society. Ms Anjum Moudgil, Arjuna awardee member of Indian Shooting team was also present as 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.
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.
