DPS Ranchi emerged champions of the Inter-DPS Football Tournament Zone-4 Boys (Open) 2026 with a dominant 4-0 victory over DPS Guwahati in the final at DPS Bhilai. Host team DPS Bhilai finished as second runners-up, while four teams qualified for the national tournament.
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BHILAI: DPS Ranchi lifted the championship trophy of the Inter-DPS Football Tournament Zone-4 Boys (Open) 2026 after defeating DPS Guwahati 4-0 in the final held at Delhi Public School, Bhilai. The three-day tournament witnessed participation from 16 teams representing six states under Zone-4 of the DPS Society.
DPS Guwahati secured the first runners-up position, while host team DPS Bhilai finished as second runners-up after defeating DPS Siliguri 2-0 in the third-place playoff.
In the semifinals, DPS Guwahati defeated DPS Siliguri 2-0, while DPS Ranchi registered a 3-0 win over DPS Bhilai to enter the final. The championship clash saw DPS Ranchi dominate proceedings and register a convincing 4-0 victory.
The tournament featured 256 participants from Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Assam, Nagaland and Odisha and showcased exceptional football talent and sporting spirit.
The four teams qualifying for the DPS National Football Tournament to be held in Navi Mumbai from December 6 to 8 are DPS Ranchi, DPS Guwahati, DPS Bhilai and DPS Siliguri.
Among the individual honours, Rudra Sahi of DPS Ranchi was adjudged Best Player of the Tournament. Rajvardhan of DPS Bhilai received the Best Defender award, while Shubham of DPS Ranchi was named Best Goalkeeper.
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DPS Ranchi stamped its authority with an unbeaten run to the title, while DPS Bhilai secured a podium finish and a berth in the national tournament scheduled in Navi Mumbai.