Car Nicobar, Feb. 9: The inaugural ceremony of the Prestigious XXVI Vice President of India Cup Soccer Championship 2024-25 was held at BJR Stadium, Tamaloo, Car Nicobar today. Shri Amit Kale, IAS, Deputy Commissioner (N)/Chairman (Organizing Committee) graced the occasion as the chief guest and declared the Championship Open. Shri Lionald Nicomede, Chairman, Tribal Council was the guest of honor, whereas Rt. Rev Thomas Nathan, Bishop of A & N Islands, Diocease blessed the participants & the tournament. The tournament which began today will go on till Feb.17, 2025. Altogether 12 teams from A& N Islands viz. Diglipur, Mayabunder, Rangat, Wimberlygunj, Sri Vijaya Puram, Little Andaman, Car Nicobar, Katchal, Chowra, Nancowry, Campbell Bay & A&N Command are participating in the tournament.
To mark the commencement of the tournament, Shri Amit Kale, Deputy Commissioner (Nicobar)/Chairman (Organizing Committee), kicked off a penalty shootout. The shootout, which included one goal, one miss, and one save by the goalkeeper, symbolized the exciting matches to begin. The Opening ceremony began with a colorful cultural programme presented by the school children of GPS Kinyuka & PM SHRI GSS Mus, Car Nicobar.
Earlier, Shri H. Nathaniel, Education Officer/Secretary (Organizing Committee) welcomed the gathering.
In the inaugural match, A& N Command defeated Sri Vijaya Puram team by 1-0 goal.
The first match played today (9th Feb 2025) between Wimberlygunj and Little Andaman ended in a goalless draw. The second match played today, between Car Nicobar and Katchal also ended in draw by 1-1 goal.
Tomorrow, Chowra will play against Nancowrie at 7 am. Little Andaman to take on Rangat at 1.30 pm and Sri Vijaya Puram will play against Mayabunder at 3 pm.