Sports 19 August 2026
65th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament Grandly Inaugurated at Ambedkar Stadium
Why in the News?
The 65th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament officially commenced on August 18, 2026, with a grand inauguration ceremony held at the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi.
Key Features / Major Points:
Dignitaries Present: Air Marshal S. Sivakumar, Vice President of the Subroto Mukherjee Sports Education Society, served as the Chief Guest, alongside star Indian weightlifter Lovepreet Singh as the Guest of Honour.
Opening Match: In the Junior Girls (Under-17) opening encounter, Meghalaya registered a victory over Chandigarh.
Tournament Scale: A total of 108 teams are competing across three categories: Junior Girls (U-17), Junior Boys (U-17), and Sub-Junior Boys (U-15).
Format: Each category is divided into eight groups, with group winners advancing to the knockout stage.
Static GK Facts:
Subroto Cup:
Inception: 1960 (Named after India's first Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Subroto Mukerjee)
Organizer: Subroto Mukerjee Sports Education Society under the aegis of the Indian Air Force.
Significance: India's premier international inter-school football tournament promoting grassroots football talent.
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Stadium:
Location: New Delhi
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Where was the 65th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament inaugurated?
Answer: New Delhi (Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Stadium)
After whom is the prestigious Subroto Cup football tournament named?
Answer: Air Marshal Subroto Mukerjee (India's first Chief of Air Staff)