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- 14 Oct, 2025
Bishop Cotton Boys’ School, Bengaluru
The First Invitational Cottonian Shield Football Tournament 2025 concluded with great excitement and sportsmanship on the hallowed grounds of Bishop Cotton Boys’ School, Bengaluru. The tournament brought together talented footballers from leading schools across the city, competing passionately in four categories — Under–14, Under–17, Under–19, and Staff.
The Chief Guest, Mr. Kim Noble, Principal of Tunbridge High School, delivered an inspiring address during the closing ceremony. He lauded the Principal of Bishop Cotton Boys’ School for his vision in promoting football through the inaugural Cottonian Shield and applauded the participating teams for their skill, teamwork, and exemplary performances.
The event was graced by Rev. Christy Gnanadasan, Vice Chairman, Board of Management, Mr. Johnson, Treasurer, Rev. Immanuel Nehemiah, and Mrs. Agnes Caroline, Members of the Board of Management, whose presence added to the significance of the occasion.
Under–14 Category
- Winners: Bishop Cotton Boys’ School — Score: 3–0
- Runners-up: St. Joseph’s Boys’ High School
- Best Player: Ruan Ganapathi C. C. (Bishop Cotton Boys’ School)
- Best Goalkeeper: Rishikesh R. (Bishop Cotton Boys’ School)
- Fair Play Award: Bethany High School
Under–17 Category
- Winners: St. Joseph’s Boys’ High School — Score: 3–1
- Runners-up: Bishop Cotton Boys’ School
- Best Player: Mohammed Dayyan (Bishop Cotton Boys’ School)
- Best Goalkeeper: Ebrahim Zishaan (The Cathedral High School)
- Fair Play Award: The Frank Anthony Public School
Under–19 Category
- Winners: St. Joseph’s Boys’ High School — Score: 2–0 (Penalties)
- Runners-up: Bishop Cotton Boys’ School
- Best Player: Styrus Joyyem (Bishop Cotton Boys’ School)
- Best Goalkeeper: Sameer Deepak Godhi (Bishop Cotton Boys’ School)
- Fair Play Award: Bishop Cotton Boys’ School
Staff Category
- Winners: Bishop Cotton Boys’ School — Score: 3–1
- Runners-up: The Cathedral High School
- Best Player: Thiru Kumaran (Bishop Cotton Boys’ School)
- Best Goalkeeper: Vijay Samson T. (Bishop Cotton Boys’ School)
- Fair Play Award: Bishop Cotton Boys’ School.
The tournament concluded on a high note, celebrating teamwork, resilience, and the spirit of football. The Invitational Cottonian Shield has set a new benchmark in school-level football, reaffirming Bishop Cotton Boys’ School’s commitment to nurturing sporting excellence and camaraderie among young athletes.
On Straight On!