Context
The 65th edition of the Subroto Cup International Football Tournament commenced on 18 August 2026 at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi.
About the Subroto Cup
- The Subroto Cup International Football Tournament is an important football tournament aimed at nurturing grassroots football and providing young athletes with a platform to compete, develop and aspire for greater heights in the sport.
- The tournament is named after Air Marshal Subroto Mukerjee, regarded as the first Indian Chief of the Air Staff.
65th Edition: Key Features
- Venue: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi.
- Participation: 108 teams.
- Categories: Junior Girls (U-17), Junior Boys (U-17) and Sub-Junior Boys (U-15).
- Format: Eight groups per category; group winners advance to the knockout stage and finals.
About Air Marshal Subroto Mukerjee
- He was an eminent officer of the Indian Air Force.
- He became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Air Force after Independence.
- Following the designation change, he is recognised as the first Indian Chief of the Air Staff.