Raipur: Sainik School Ambikapur won the All India Sainik School Football Tournament (Group F) held from April 21–25, emerging overall champions among participating schools from Korukonda, Bhubaneswar, Sambalpur, Bilaspur, and Bemetara.
The host school also won the junior and sub-junior boys' categories, while Sainik School Sambalpur clinched the girls' title. Ambikapur defeated Bhubaneswar 2-0 in the junior final and Bemetara 3-0 in sub-junior. Individual awards went to standout cadets across categories. Officials praised the event for promoting discipline, teamwork, and leadership through sports. TNN