Independence Cup Football Tournament in Mangalore: Over 250 Teams to Take Part

250 teams of students across different age groups will be participating in the annual Independence Cup, which commences on July 22 at old football ground in Mangalore. The Dakshina Kannada District Football Association has been conducting the football tournament. This year it is the 25th year of the tournament that features teams from Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, and Kodagu districts.

The matches will be in knockout format and played separately for higher primary, high school, PUC and degree levels. Each institution will be allowed to bring two teams. Several girls football teams will participate in the tournament. Final matches for high school, PU and degree levels will be held on August 15.

During the tournament there will be selection for under-13, under-15, and under-17 district football teams, which will play in the State-level football tournaments.