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The Sports Department, Chandigarh Administration organized the Opening Ceremony of the 20th Administrator’s Challenge Cup Football Tournament 2026 (Under-17 Boys) today, at the Sports Complex, Sector 42, Chandigarh.

The ceremony commenced with a warm welcome of the Chief Guest, Ms. Prerna Puri, IAS, Secretary Sports, Chandigarh Administration. Other dignitaries present on the occasion included Sh. K. P. Singh (President, Chandigarh Football Association), Dr. Mahender Singh (Joint Director Sports, Chandigarh Administration), Sh. Kuldeep Singh (AC – F&A) and Dr. Bhagwant Singh (IYA).

The highlight of the opening ceremony was a colourful March Past by all 18 participating teams, accompanied by the Chandigarh Police Band. This was followed by the oath-taking ceremony, wherein all teams pledged to uphold the spirit of fair play, discipline and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.

On the occasion, the Chief Guest released the souvenir of the 20th edition of the Administrator’s Challenge Cup Football Tournament 2026 and formally declared the tournament open. Thereafter, the teams of the inaugural match were introduced to the dignitaries.

The opening match of the tournament was played between Rajasthan United Football Club (Alwar, Rajasthan) and RBDSA (Meghalaya). The match was ceremonially inaugurated with the kick-off by the Chief Guest. This was followed by the release of tricolour balloons, marking the official commencement of the tournament. 

RESULTS  

Match – 1
Rajasthan United FC (Alwar, Rajasthan) vs RBDSA (Meghalaya)
Result: Rajasthan United FC 0 – 2 RBDSA

Goal Scorers (RBDSA):
• Pynshngain Khapew – 11th minute
• Richmon Lapang – 90+2 minute

Cautions (Rajasthan United FC):
• Mayank Shukla
• Abi Gurung

Match – 2
Minerva Football Academy vs Punjab Sporting Academy (Amritsar)
Result: Minerva Football Academy 1 – 0 Punjab Sporting Academy

Goal Scorer: • Tony Hwdrom (Minerva FA) – 37th minute

Cautions (Punjab Sporting Academy): • Maninder Pal • Arsh

Match – 3 Ambedkar Football Academy (Nadia, West Bengal) vs Baba Fateh Singh Football Academy (Fatehgarh Sahib)

Result: Ambedkar Football Academy 0 – 2 Baba Fateh Singh Football Academy

Goal Scorers (Baba Fateh Singh FA): • Gaganjot – 8th minute • Yuvraj Singh – 69th minute

Cautions (Ambedkar Football Academy): • Parveen Pawar • Souwardya Sarkar • Aritra Mukherjee

The Sports Department, Chandigarh Administration extends its best wishes to all participating teams for a successful, disciplined and highly competitive tournament.