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Oriental Cup 2026 Set To Kick Off On July 7 At Ambedkar Stadium
Dr Ambedkar Stadium: The fourth edition of the Oriental Cup, one of Delhi-NCR's leading inter-school football tournaments, will be held from July 7 to July 16 at the Dr Ambedkar Stadium here, with organisers announcing a record prize pool and a ₹2.5 lakh scholarship programme for 10 student-athletes.
The tournament is expected to feature more than 1,500 participants representing over 45 schools from across Delhi-NCR, with more than 50 matches scheduled in the Boys' Under-17 and Girls' Under-19 categories.
Announcing the tournament, Oriental Cup founder Fareed Bakshi said the event continues to focus on creating opportunities for young footballers while expanding support for grassroots development.
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