Tagore International School, Step by Step School in Noida, The Air Force School in Subroto Park, and DAV Public School in Faridabad secured notable wins in the Boys’ category, while Sapphire International School triumphed in the Girls’ category on Day 2 of the Oriental Cup 2026 football tournament. Despite heavy rain and waterlogged conditions at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium, the young footballers displayed remarkable determination and energy.
Tagore International School kicked off the day with a 2-0 victory over Sapphire International School in the Boys’ category, with Ayushman Sharma scoring a goal in each half to secure their spot in the next round. In the Girls’ category, Sapphire International School defeated Tagore International School 2-0, with Dhanvi Chawla and Aadya Chawla netting early goals for the win.
St. Francis De Sales Senior Secondary School advanced in both Boys’ and Girls’ categories with walkovers against St. Mary’s School, Safdarjung Enclave. Step by Step School, Noida, dominated with a 4-0 win over The Indian School in the Boys’ category, while also progressing in the Girls’ category with a walkover.
The Air Force School, Subroto Park, secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Father Agnel School, Noida, with Arnab Kashyap scoring a hat-trick. DAV Public School, Faridabad, ended the day with a resounding 5-0 win against Maharaja Aggarsain Adarsh Public School. The tournament, featuring over 1,500 student-athletes from 45 teams in Delhi-NCR, continues with more exciting matches on Thursday.
