Mumbai, Nov. 5 -- The Reliance Foundation Young Champs (RFYC) Naupang League in Mizoram has been named the Best Grassroots Competition at the AFC Special Grassroots and Elite Youth Football Awards 2026, with the awards ceremony scheduled to take place in December 2026.

The recognition acknowledges the programme's contribution to strengthening grassroots football through sustained player participation, structured competition and investment in local football development, as per a press release.

Launched in 2022 in association with the Mizoram Football Association (MFA), the Naupang League is a year-round competition for children in the U8, U10, U12 and U14 age groups across Aizawl, Champhai, Kolasib and Lunglei. Over four seasons, more th...