Business Standard

MUPC kicks off on May 2

Image

Press Trust of India New Delhi

Under-15 teams from the North, North East and East Zone will battle it out at JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur from May 2 while the South and West Zone teams will compete at the SESA Football Academy in Goa from May 7.

The tournament, organised by Nike in association with the All India Football Federation, will see top 22 U-15 football teams in India challenge each other to be crowned the MUPC India champions.

The winner of the MUPC India leg will earn a spot in the MUPC Asia regional finals to be held in Indonesia at the end of May.

 

"The Nike MUPC is more than just a competition - it's about bringing young football athletes closer to realizing their dreams. Through the Nike MUPC, we expect to give these young football athletes in India a chance to showcase their talent and passion for the sport and instill in them a belief that they could be tomorrow's football heroes," said Avinash Pant, Marketing Director, Nike India Pvt Ltd.

  

Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel

First Published: Apr 30 2012 | 7:05 PM IST

Explore News