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After outcry over football team, regional bias row in J-K now hits youth cricket

January 06, 2026 5:56 am

A panel has been formed to conduct an inquiry into the selection of the Under-14 boys’ cricket team for the 69th National School Games.

Religious, regional bias in Santosh Trophy football team selection? J&K orders probe

December 19, 2025 8:25 am

The probe was ordered after the BJP alleged discrimination against the Jammu region, as only one player from the region made the cut in the final selection list.

At 11,000 feet above sea level, Indian football's newest destination also has green goals

April 07, 2023 12:23 pm

Players of recently formed 1 Ladakh FC will have to cycle to the training grounds, use aluminium water bottles and participate in cleaning water streams, apart from competing on the field

Santosh Trophy becomes first domestic tournament to feature VAR

March 04, 2023 9:59 pm

Two officials from Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) -- Khaled Alturis and Faisal Alqhtani -- oversaw the match as VAR and assistant VAR.

We have achieved objective of bringing Santosh Trophy to Saudi Arabia: AIFF

March 04, 2023 8:09 pm

The semifinals, third-place match and the final of the national football championships for the Santosh Trophy is being played in Saudi Arabia, a first in the history of the tournament.

Santosh Trophy: ISL club, strong state leagues key to Karnataka and Meghalaya's journey to final

March 04, 2023 7:06 am

Both states have robust local football setups, similar playing styles, and are driven by a potentially-historic title, as they meet in the summit clash.

Santosh Trophy: Meghalaya and Brolington Warlaph hope for a happy ending

March 03, 2023 7:03 am

Against Karnataka, they play a team that operates on similar lines, and maybe even a tad bit better. But if anything, this Meghalaya team -- especially its captain playing his last game -- has waited for a long time for this moment.

Santosh Trophy: No crowd to cheer, but Meghalaya chug along defeating Punjab

March 02, 2023 7:14 am

Win 2-1 in front of a sparse crowd and made it to their first-ever Santosh Trophy Final.

Saudi stadium that hosted Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo to stage Santosh Trophy final stage

March 01, 2023 7:04 am

AIFF pulled out of Asian Cup bid over costs, but taking domestic tournament overseas is being justified as ‘exposure’ for players.

Riyadh's King Fahd International Stadium to host Santosh Trophy semifinals and final

February 09, 2023 9:06 pm

All India Football Federation (AIFF) secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran told a press conference here that the dates have been fixed after consultation with their Saudi Arabian counterparts.