Founded | 1962; 63 years ago (1962) |
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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 |
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TheJunior National Football Championship,[1] also known asBC Roy Trophy, is anIndianfootball tournament held for players under-15 years of age representing thestates 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 representingstate associations of India under theAll India Football Federation (AIFF). The tournament was instituted by the AIFF in 1962, with theIndian Football Association presenting the trophy in memory of former West Bengal Chief MinisterBidhan Chandra Roy.[2]
The 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 | |
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Tier | Division |
I | Junior NFC Tier 1 |
II | Junior NFC Tier 2 |
The following is the list of winners and runners-up of the championship:[2]