Bent Street/VP ‘Champion of Champions’ Futsal Tournament Returns for 2nd Edition

It will be six nights of blistering indoor football action as the highly anticipated 2nd Edition of the Bent Street/VP ‘Champion of Champions’ Futsal Championships officially launched yesterday.
Promising higher stakes, better structure, and greater inclusivity, this year’s tournament is set to cement its status as one of the premier futsal events.
The action will unfold across two of the nation’s most prestigious sporting arenas, the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall and the National Gymnasium, ensuring high-octane excitement for fans and participants alike.
The main tournament will feature a massive field of 32 top teams, battling through a rigorous straight elimination format. Only the most skilled, disciplined, and resilient teams will survive the initial rounds to vie for the coveted grand prize of $1,000,000. The second, third, and fourth place teams will receive $500,000, $300,000, and $200,000 apiece and a trophy. In addition to the team prizes, several individual awards will also be presented.
Building on the successes of the inaugural staging, the 2nd Edition is expanding its developmental footprint. This year will feature dedicated women’s and youth segments, allowing emerging talent a chance to compete on the national stage.
These segments will commence at the intense semi-final round. The winner of the women’s division will pocket $150,000, while the victor of the youth section will pocket $100,000. Both second-place finishers will receive $50,000.
Speaking at the launch, tournament coordinator Troy Lamber emphasised the strategic importance of growing the competition.
“Our goal this year is twofold,” Lamber stated. “We are committed not only to expanding the Bent Street brand across the sporting landscape but also to solidifying and developing the futsal format across the nation. By integrating youth and women’s segments, we are ensuring a feeder system that guarantees the sport’s longevity and competitiveness.”
Lambert further stated that a critical element in the tournament’s success is the unwavering dedication demonstrated by the Vice President (VP), Bharrat Jagdeo.
He noted that the VP’s commitment to grassroots sports was instrumental in bringing this mega-event to fruition, fulfilling a key promise made to the community to provide avenues for competitive sporting engagement, which ensures that athletes have a robust platform to showcase their talent.