Ludhiana to host 73rd Santosh Trophy

LUDHIANA: The 73rd edition of the National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy will be held at the Guru Nanak Stadium here from April 8 to 21.

Ten teams — the top-two teams from each zone — will be seen in action during the championship, Harjinder Singh, former India international and honorary secretary, Punjab Football Association, told Tribune India.

The league stage will be played from April 8 to 17 and two teams from each group will make it to the semifinals (April 19).

The final will be held on April 21. The winners will receive Rs 500,0000, while the runners-up will get Rs 350,000.