BCS Wins 12th Bishop George Edward Lynch Annual Football Tournament
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August 23, 2024, Shimla: Bishop Cotton School (BCS) emerged victorious in the 12th Bishop George Edward Lynch Annual Football Tournament after a thrilling final against Pinegrove School, which was decided by a penalty shootout. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, but BCS clinched the title by winning the shootout 3-1, missing only one of their four penalties.
The victory marked a significant achievement for BCS’s football coach, Director of Sport Mr. Gurprit Singh, who has now led the team to win this prestigious tournament for the ninth consecutive time. The competition featured eight of the strongest school football teams from across India, including Lawrence School, Sanawar, Daly College, Indore, and La Martiniere, Lucknow.
British Director of BCS, Mr. Simon Weale, praised the high standard of play, remarking on the promising growth of football in India. He stated, “The growth of football in India suggests that one day the quality of India’s football will match her cricket. It was a pleasure to welcome our fellow boarding schools to this exciting event, and we are thrilled for our boys that they managed to find a way to win.”
Following this victory, BCS will travel to Mayo College and Sanawar for the final two tournaments of the season.
