Delhi prepares to host the Oriental Cup's third annual competition at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium starting Monday. Student organizers Fareed Bakshi and Zahan Sawhney established this youth football championship in 2023. The tournament features thirty-six school teams competing across boys and girls divisions. Twenty-four male squads and twelve female teams will participate in the week-long event. Delhi Soccer Association officially recognizes this grassroots football initiative.
Monday's schedule features seven matches, with the Government Co-ed Senior Secondary School facing Mother's International School. Sanskriti International School meets Amity International from Saket in subsequent fixtures. The Air Force School from Subroto Park, the previous champions, battles Kendriya Vidyalaya School. Competition continues through qualifier rounds before advancing to league play. Championship matches conclude on July 29 at the same venue.
This structured tournament offers young athletes the opportunity to experience professional-level competitive football within their educational communities.
Monday's schedule features seven matches, with the Government Co-ed Senior Secondary School facing Mother's International School. Sanskriti International School meets Amity International from Saket in subsequent fixtures. The Air Force School from Subroto Park, the previous champions, battles Kendriya Vidyalaya School. Competition continues through qualifier rounds before advancing to league play. Championship matches conclude on July 29 at the same venue.
This structured tournament offers young athletes the opportunity to experience professional-level competitive football within their educational communities.
