Team Assam Triumphs Over Team West Bengal to Win the 64th Subroto Cup Junior Girls Title 

Rakesh Thapliyal

New Delhi: In a thrilling conclusion to the Junior Girls category of the 64th edition of Subroto Cup International Football Tournament, Team Betkuchi High School, Assam emerged victorious by 3-1 over Team Nandajhar Adibashi Pashili High School, West Bengal to claim the prestigious title. The final match, held at the historic Ambedkar Stadium, showcased the best of youth football and was attended by an enthusiastic crowd. For Assam, Milina Brahma (24’), Sayasree Sangma (12’), Mari Mech (29’) scored the goals, while Neha Baroi (21’) remained the single goal scorer from West Bengal.

Guest of Honour Navdeep Singh, Arjuna Awardee, Para Athlete at Subroto Cup Junior Girls (U17) Final.

The final was graced by Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari, SYSM, PVSM, AVSM, VM Vice Chief of the Air Staff, who was the Chief Guest. Arjuna Awardee and Olympic Gold Medalist Mr Navdeep Singh Para athlete (Javelin thrower) was the Guest of Honour for the occasion.

The day’s events commenced with a grand performance by the Air Warrior Drill Team (AWDT), which was followed by a vibrant cultural performance by students from the Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute.

Chief Guest Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari, SYSM, PVSM, AVSM, VM, Vice Chief of the Air Staff, addressing the gathering at the Junior Girls (U-17) Final. 

The Winners received Rs. 5,00,000 while the runner up received Rs. 3,00,000.

Chief Guest Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari, SYSM, PVSM, AVSM, VM, Vice Chief of the Air Staff, presenting the trophy to the winning team. 

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS 

Best Player (Rs.40,000): Mari Mech, Assam

Best Coach (Rs.25,000): Chandan Paul, West Bengal

Best Goalkeeper (Rs.25,000): Furchang Lama, Assam

Fair Play Award (Rs. 50,000): PM Shri Govt. Mahatma Gandhi Senior Secondary School, Andrott, Lakshadweep

Best School (Rs.40,000): Nandajhar Adibashi Pashili High School, West Bengal.

With the conclusion of the Junior Girls final, the 64th Subroto Cup action will now shift to Bengaluru for the Sub-Junior Boys (U-15) tournament, scheduled from September 02 to September 11, 2025. In Bengaluru, the matches will be played at the Air Force School, Jalahalli, Air Force Station Yelahanka, Air Force School, Yelahanka, and the HQ Training Command Football Ground.