The Sikkim Football Association, in collaboration with the Department of Sports & Youth Affairs under the Home Department, Government of Sikkim, is thrilled to announce the 78th Independence Day Football Tournament. This year’s tournament, honoring Chogyal Sir Tashi Namgyal, will kick off on August 8th, 2024.

Featuring an exhilarating knockout format from the quarterfinals, the tournament promises to deliver high-octane football action.

The competition will showcase a blend of local and visiting talent, with four home teams—Gangtok Himalayan Sporting Club, Sikkim Police FT, Aakraman FC, and Kumar Sporting Rongneck—taking on four visiting teams: Nepal Armed Police Force Club (Kathmandu), Khawzawl Vengthar FC (Mizoram), Elevenstar Club Bongaigaon (Assam), and Kanchanjunga FC (West Bengal).

Quarterfinal matches are scheduled daily at 2:30 PM starting August 8th. Each match will feature one home team facing off against a visiting team, promising an exciting clash of styles and strategies.