The Junior National Football Championship,[1] also known as BC Roy Trophy, is an Indian football tournament held for players under-15 years of age representing the states of India. It was formerly held for the U-19 age group before being converted into an U-15 tournament from the 2023-24 edition. The participants in the annual competition are teams representing state associations of India under the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The tournament was instituted by the AIFF in 1962, with the Indian Football Association presenting the trophy in memory of former West Bengal Chief Minister Bidhan Chandra Roy.[2]
| Founded | 1962 |
|---|---|
| Region | India |
| Number of teams | 36 |
| Current champions | West Bengal (18th title) |
| Most successful team(s) | West Bengal (18 titles) |
| Television broadcasters | SportsKPI (YouTube) |
| Website | Junior NFC |
 2024–25 | |
Championship structure
editThe NFC structure was converted into a two tiered championship format from the 2023–24 season. The state associations are eligible to participate in the championship through the two tiers of the competition played across the country.
| Junior National Football Championship | |
|---|---|
| Tier | Division |
| I | Junior NFC Tier 1 |
| II | Junior NFC Tier 2 |
Results
editThe following is the list of winners and runners-up of the championship:[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Hero Junior NFC". www.the-aiff.com. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
- ^ a b "List of Winners/Runners-Up of the Dr. B.C. Roy Trophy (Under-19)". Archived from the original on 23 October 2020. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
External links
edit- "Karnataka regains B.C. Roy Trophy". The Hindu. 11 January 2010. Archived from the original on 14 January 2010. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
- "Dr. B.C. Roy Trophy from Jan. 18". The Hindu. 14 November 2007. Retrieved 18 August 2007.
- "Bengal claim title". The Indian Express. 4 August 1991. Retrieved 18 August 2013.