Índia - Bandodkar Trophy

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The Bandodkar Gold Trophy is an Indian football tournament held in Goa and organized by Goa Football Association. The tournament was first started in 1970 and to showcase the Goans' capabilities to organise an All-India football tournament.

In 2024, the GFA announced that the tournament is scheduled to be revived in the 2024 season with backing from the Government of Goa.

History

The Bandodkar Gold Trophy was the first major cup tournament hosted by GFA, which was aided by the then Chief Minister Dayanand Bandodkar, who being a sports aficionado donated the trophy. This enabled the GFA to showcase its organisational skills. Apart from some top clubs from Goa, clubs from other Indian states, also have participated in this competition. Dempo SC has won the tournament for a record eight times, while Salgaocar FC won the last major edition held in 1992.

In 2016, the historic tournament was revived as an invitational u-21 Men's football tournament and was held at Duler Stadium in Goa. The edition was won by FC Pune City (R) defeating the local side Dempo SC.

O torneio de futebol "Índia - Bandodkar Trophy" é uma competição emocionante que reúne equipes de todo o país para disputar o troféu em homenagem a Bandodkar. Os jogos são intensos e cheios de habilidade, com os melhores times mostrando seu talento e determinação em campo. Os fãs de futebol se reúnem para apoiar suas equipes favoritas e celebrar o esporte mais popular do mundo. O torneio é uma oportunidade única para os jogadores mostrarem seu potencial e competirem em um ambiente competitivo e emocionante. É um evento imperdível para os amantes do futebol e uma celebração do esporte e da paixão que ele desperta em todos nós.