Pune (Maharashtra) [India], Diego Juniors FCA, 4 Lions FA and Battleground F South United Football Club emerged victorious in the Blue Cubs League, which concluded in the city yesterday. Diego Juniors FCA defeated 4 Lions FA 5-2 to become champions in the Under-11 category. 4 Lions became champions in the FA Under-9 category, defeating Rising Pune 5-2 in the final. In the Under-7 category, Battleground FA defeated City FC Pune B 6-2 and Salluddin Shaikh were crowned champions. Battleground FA was adjudged the best player in the Under-7 category.While Heyansh Makhikani of 4 Lions FA was the best base player in the Under-9 category, and Abhir Jadhav of Diego Juniors FCA was the best player in the Under-11 category, Rishi Thamang of Sportico FA received the best coach award. In the under-1 category, Rising Pune's Sajid Syed bagged the best coach award in the under-1 category, while 4 Lions FA's Swapnil Shinde won the award in the under-1 category. The six-week long, All India Football Federation (AIFF) ) ) The sanctioned league provides an excellent opportunity for emerging football talents in Pune, which also aligns with SUFC's vision of supporting the development of grassroots football in the city. In 29 days, a total of 150 games were played, showcasing the power of Peacock. More than 500 participants across different age groups. With almost 80 hours of football action, the league brought out some of the most exciting matches in recent times in Pune.Teams and individuals alike earned recognition with 1 separate awards, driven by an impressive performance totaling 911 goals across the league. The league was played on 7 April, 13 April and 28 April and 4 May and was followed by a league-cum-knockout. Format. The 14 teams from each category were divided into two groups of seven each, with the top four qualifying for the quarterfinals.