Bhubaneswar, 10 June 2026: The second edition of the CM Trophy 2.0 concluded successfully yesterday, marking another significant milestone in Odisha's efforts to strengthen the grassroots sports ecosystem and identify promising young sporting talent across the state.
The event reflects the Government of Odisha's continued commitment to creating opportunities for young athletes, promoting sports participation at the grassroots level, and establishing a structured pathway for talent identification, nurturing, and development.
Disciplines, Age Categories, and Results
The tournament featured competitions in four disciplines-Football, Kho Kho, Kabaddi, and Volleyball-for both boys and girls. The age categories included Football (U-15), Kho Kho (U-14), Kabaddi (U-16), and Volleyball (U-14).
Conducted across multiple levels, CM Trophy 2.0 witnessed an overwhelming response from young athletes, with more than 30,000 participants taking part in the competition, making it one of the largest grassroots sports initiatives in Odisha.
| Discipline / Category | Champions | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|
| Football (Boys U-15) | Baragarh | Jajpur |
| Football (Girls U-15) | Bhubaneswar | Keonjhar |
| Kho Kho (Boys U-14) | Puri | Cuttack |
| Kho Kho (Girls U-14) | Khordha | Puri |
| Kabaddi (Boys U-16) | Balasore | Sundergarh |
| Kabaddi (Girls U-16) | Puri | Ganjam |
| Volleyball (Boys U-14) | Cuttack | Kendrapada |
| Volleyball (Girls U-14) | Khordha | Kalahandi |
Building on the First Edition and Expanded Scope
The success of CM Trophy 2.0 builds upon the achievements of its inaugural edition. The first edition, which was conducted exclusively in football, attracted nearly 6,000 participants from across Odisha and served as an effective talent identification platform, leading to the selection of over 50 promising young footballers for further induction and development under the state's sports programmes.
Encouraged by this success, the Sports & Youth Services Department expanded the scope of the tournament this year to include multiple team sports, enabling a much larger pool of young athletes to showcase their abilities and compete at a structured level.
Pathway for Talent Development and Long-Term Sports Vision
The tournament not only provided a competitive platform for aspiring sportspersons but also reinforced Odisha's athlete-centric approach to sports development. Through systematic scouting and evaluation, talented athletes identified during the competition will be considered for advanced training opportunities, helping strengthen the state's future sporting pipeline.
The successful completion of CM Trophy 2.0 reaffirms Odisha's commitment to nurturing talent from the grassroots and creating pathways that enable young athletes to progress towards excellence. As participation continues to grow year after year, the initiative is steadily emerging as a cornerstone of the state's long-term vision to produce the next generation of sporting champions.
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