Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Hyderabad Schools Open Under-17 Football Tournament With Wins
A school football tournament began in Hyderabad.
It is for boys under 17 years old.
Thirty-six school teams are taking part.
St. Peter’s won its match by scoring one goal.
Jubilee Hills won its match by two goals.
GHS Bolarum also won 2–0, with goals from Hansh Patel and B Dinesh.
Izm won against Gowtham High School, although its score was not reported.
The tournament gives young players a chance to compete and supports football among school students.
St. Peter’s School defeated Azra Public School 1–0 on the tournament’s opening day.
Jubilee Hills beat St Mary’s 2–0 at the Gymkhana Grounds.
Izm defeated Gowtham High School, while GHS Bolarum beat Kalam High School 2–0.
Hansh Patel and B Dinesh scored for GHS Bolarum in its victory.
The district-level tournament has 36 teams and also serves as a selection event for 2026.
- Who
- Thirty-six school teams, including St. Peter’s School, Jubilee Hills, Izm and GHS Bolarum, are participating.
- What
- The Hyderabad District School Games Federation Under-17 Boys Football Tournament-cum-Selection 2026 began with several matches.
- When
- The tournament began on its opening day in 2026; the articles do not provide an exact date.
- Where
- Gymkhana Grounds, Hyderabad.
- Why
- It aims to give young footballers competitive exposure, promote football among school students and conduct selections.
- Event
- Hyderabad District School Games Federation Under-17 Boys Football Tournament-cum-Selection 2026
- Participants
- 36 teams
- Venue
- Gymkhana Grounds, Hyderabad
- Notable result
- St. Peter’s School defeated Azra Public School 1–0
- Other result
- Jubilee Hills defeated St Mary’s 2–0
- GHS Bolarum scorers
- Hansh Patel and B Dinesh
- Purpose
- Competitive exposure, football promotion and player selection