Overview

• Bengal BJP state president Shamik Bhattacharya inaugurated the Narendra Cup in Dasnagar, Howrah, running from September 11 to 17 to align with Vivekananda’s Chicago speech anniversary and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday.
• More than 1,300 teams are set to compete across 43 district-level tournaments mirroring the BJP’s organisational map, with trophies and cash prizes of Rs 50,000 for winners, Rs 25,000 for runners-up, and Rs 15,000 for third place.
• The West Bengal government launched the Swami Vivekananda Cup from Belur under sports minister Arup Biswas, featuring 348 matches and a final scheduled for March 26, 2026.
• BJP leaders earlier unveiled a theme song and special jersey for the Narendra Cup, and a committee of BJP Yuva Morcha members and senior leaders will oversee the event.
• Both tournaments are positioned as youth outreach efforts tied to cultural symbolism and grassroots mobilisation as parties build campaign networks before the 2026 Assembly polls.