13th edition of Tiger Cup 2025 sees debut of girls' league
The 13th edition of the Tiger Cup 2025, a cricket tournament for the under-12, under-14 and under-16 categories, was inaugurated in Bengaluru, this time with a special announcement on the launch of a girls' cricket tournament.
Scheduled to take place from April 21 to May 13, the tournament, supported by Cycle Pure Agarbathi, began with the lighting of a 6-foot Agarbathi by the girls participating in the tournament. Officials of JSS Academy of Technical Education and cricket expert Joseph Hoover were at the event.
Featuring under-12, under-14, and under-16 categories, matches started at JSS Academy of Technical Education with teams from Bengaluru, Mysuru, Dharwad, Koppal and Belgaum participating.
Raising awareness on wildlife
Created by renowned cricket players Sandeep Patil, Harbhajan Singh, and Yusuf Pathan, the Tiger Cup Tournament brings 56 talented teams together, including more than 900 players from all around India. According to a press release, the 13th edition of the Tiger Cup 2025 will be dedicated to raising awareness on the importance of conserving wildlife. The proceeds of the event will be donated towards forest foot soldiers for their commendable service in protecting the forests and wildlife in the country, the release noted.
On the final day of the tournament, ₹1 lakh each will be awarded to two forest staff from Karnataka, one from Kerala, and one from Tamil Nadu, to honour their dedication to wildlife conservation. Additionally, Rs. 1 lakh has been earmarked to support the participation of girls in the tournament.
Inclusive spirit
Speaking on the occasion, Arjun Ranga, Managing Director of Cycle Pure Agarbathi, said, 'We are proud to host the 13th edition of the Tiger Cup 2025, which, for the first time, includes felicitation of the forest staff and a dedicated girls' cricket category. At Cycle Pure Agarbathi, we believe that sports play a pivotal role in shaping young lives, and through this initiative, we are committed to creating new opportunities for aspiring female cricketers. The tournament also continues to honour the unwavering dedication of our forest staff, who work relentlessly to protect India's rich biodiversity.'
Hoover noted that the Tiger Cup 2025 is a celebration of budding cricketing talent. 'It's wonderful to see the inclusion of the 'girls' category' in this edition. It reflects the true spirit of the sport – one that's inclusive, inspiring and full of opportunity. It's been a privilege to witness young talents take their first steps towards greatness through this platform, and I wish them all the best in their journey ahead,' he said.
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