Fr.M Riklin football tournament Cup.

[Raymond Rebello]

LOYOLA's Vs VINCENT's

Loyola (Prin: Fr.Nelton) has taken the initiative with support from Vincent's (Prin : Fr.Titus) to revive the *famous Riklin Cup* Football Tournament between the two schools *after 33 years*.

The Riklin Cup t'mt started in the year *1961*.

Last match was played in the year *1992*.

This tournament generated great competitive spirit in students & ex-students of both schools.

This match will be held at the Loyola High School football ground on *Thur, 11th Dec 2025 at 10.30 am*.

The ex-students of both St.Vincent’s High School and Loyola High School have reasons to celebrate, as it’s really going to be a match to watch !

Do not miss the game in person or on YouTube (if you can't make it in person) !

Background :-

The Fr.M. Riklin Challenge Football Trophy was instituted on 12-06-1961.

The Trophy was presented by


(retd) for the tournaments.

The annual tournament was held between Loyola High School Pashan & St. Vincent’s High School, Pune Camp.

Records available show winners over the years as :-

1. 1961-62 : Loyola 

2. 1962-63 : Vincent’s 

3. 1963-64 : Vincent’s 

4. 1964-65 : Loyola

5. 1964-66 : 

6. 1966-67 : Vincent’s

[info from Richard Fernandes (78)]