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New Delhi hosted the opening of the 65th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament 2026, which began on August 18, 2026. The opening ceremony was held at Dr B.R. Ambedkar Stadium and featured Air Marshal S Sivakumar as the Chief Guest and weightlifter Lovepreet Singh as the Guest of Honour. A total of 108 teams are participating across three categories: Junior Girls Under-17, Junior Boys Under-17, and Sub-Junior Boys Under-15. The tournament is an important grassroots football competition in India, providing young players with national-level exposure and opportunities to develop and showcase their footballing skills.