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Community Football Tournament: Yagnapurush Cup 2025 – UK

BAPS Charities UK hosted the national Yagnapurush Cup, a 5-a-side community football tournament for youths, on Saturday 14 June 2025 at Powerleague Barnet, London.

A total of 18 teams and over 110 enthusiastic participants from local communities across the UK came together for a day of spirited competition, sportsmanship, and community bonding.

The group stage matches offered a thrilling display of talent and teamwork, with fast-paced games and an impressive number of goals scored. The excitement built steadily as teams vied for a place in the knockouts.

Following the group games, second- and third-placed teams progressed to the Pragji Cup, with North London A beating East London A in the final.

Meanwhile, the top teams in each of the four groups progressed in the coveted Yagnapurush Cup, with Leicester A and London Mandir A showing they were the top teams to progress to the final, at the expense of South London A and West London A.

The eagerly anticipated final saw a gripping contest settled by just one crucial goal. Leicester A emerged victorious, clinching the Yagnapurush Cup with a final score of 1-0.

More than just a tournament, the Yagnapurush Cup promoted health, well-being, and unity among youths from towns and cities across the country.

The event concluded with a presentation ceremony celebrating outstanding individual and team achievements.

 

Trophy Awardee
Yagnapurush Cup Winners Leicester A
Yagnapurush Cup Runners-Up London Mandir A
Yagnapurush Cup Golden Boot Rishi Pattni (London Mandir A)
Yagnapurush Cup Best Goalkeeper Rohit Vadher (Leicester A)
Yagnapurush Cup Player of the Tournament Dhruvesh Darji (Leicester A)

 

Trophy Awardee
Pragji Cup Winners North London A
Pragji Cup Runners-Up East London A