India, July 18 -- Minerva Academy's Under-12 boys continued their remarkable rise on the international stage by retaining the Gothia Cup title with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Brazil's RS Sports Yellow in the final. The latest success marks yet another milestone for the Chandigarh-based academy, which has enjoyed an outstanding European campaign after recently lifting the Helsinki Cup for the first time.

Having already ended last year's disappointment by conquering the Helsinki Cup, Minerva entered the Gothia Cup with the challenge of defending their crown. The young Indian side once again lived up to expectations, overcoming strong international opposition throughout the tournament before sealing back-to-back Gothia Cup triumphs and ...