Sports 24 September 2026
Minerva Public School Wins 65th Subroto Cup Title
Why in the News?
The 65th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament 2026 concluded on September 24, 2026, at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi. Minerva Public School (MPS), Mohali (CISCE) defeated Kerala's MIC EMHSS 3-2 in an exciting final to claim the Junior Boys Under-17 championship.
Key Features / Major Points:
Boys U-17 Winner: Minerva Public School (Mohali) received a prize money of ₹5,00,000, while runner-up MIC EMHSS (Kerala) received ₹3,00,000.
Dignitaries: Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh, alongside chief guest and former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina, presented the trophy to the champions.
Winners in Other Categories:
Junior Girls U-17: St. Patrick’s High School (Gumla, Jharkhand) defeated Springfield HSS (Aizawl, NCC).
Sub-Junior Boys U-15: Manikpara Vivekananda Vidyapith (Jhargram, West Bengal) won the final held in Bengaluru against Assam's Kamrup Metropolitan Senior Secondary School.
Tournament Scope: A total of 83 matches were played in the Boys U-17 category across five venues in Delhi.
Static GK Facts:
Subroto Cup: A prestigious inter-school football tournament in India, named after India's first Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Subroto Mukherjee, and inaugurated in 1960.
Organizer: Organized by the Subroto Mukherjee Sports Education Society (SMSES) with the support of the Indian Air Force.
All India Football Federation (AIFF): The national governing body for football in India (Established - 1937; Headquarters - New Delhi).
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Which school won the Junior Boys U-17 title at the 65th Subroto Cup 2026?
A: Minerva Public School (Mohali)
Q: In which year was the Subroto Cup International Football Tournament launched?
A: 1960
Q: Which organization conducts the Subroto Cup football tournament in India?
A: Indian Air Force (Subroto Mukherjee Sports Education Society)