Overview

The Winter Cup is an internal recreational academic tournament designed to foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy competition among students.

This year’s Season 3 brings together 400+ participants representing 5 branches, competing across 5 age categories and 4 dynamic teams, held across three venues in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

General Details

Tournament Name: Winter Cup 2025

Edition: Season 3

Type: Internal Recreational Academic Tournament

Participants: 400+

Branches: 5

Age Categories: 5

Teams: 4

Venues: 3 locations across the Kingdom of Bahrain

Teams

1. GRO Warriors

2. GRO Titans

3. GRO Vikings

4. GRO Spartans

Age Categories

• 2017 – 2019

• 2015 – 2016

• 2013 – 2014

• 2011 – 2012

• 2007 – 2010

Venues & Schedule

Venue 1 – Group Stage

📍 Gulf Air Club, Salmabad

🗓️ November 20 & 21, 2025

🕛 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Venue 2 – Group Stage

📍 Umm Al Hassam Football Club

🗓️ November 21, 2025

🕛 6:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Venue 3 – Grand Finale

📍 Al Ettihad Sport Club, Bilad Al Qadeem

🗓️ November 28, 2025

🕛 3:15 PM – 9:00 PM

Tournament Format

Phase 1 – Group Stage (League Round-Robin)

Each team competes against all other teams within its group.

Points are awarded for wins and draws.

Rankings are determined by total points, followed by goal/score difference if required.

The top four teams from the league phase qualify for Phase 2.

Phase 2 – Knockout Stage

The 1st and 2nd ranked teams from Phase 1 will face off in the Final Match for the 🏆 Winter Cup Champions Trophy.

The 3rd and 4th ranked teams from Phase 1 will compete in the 3rd Place Match for the 🥉 Bronze Position.

Awards & Recognition

🥇 Champion Trophy – Winner of the Final Match

🥈 Runner-Up Trophy – Second Place in the Final

🥉 Third Place Medal – Winner of the 3rd Place Match

🎖️ Participation Certificates – Awarded to all registered participants

Objectives

Promote inter-branch collaboration and sportsmanship

Encourage physical activity and teamwork among students

Provide a fun, competitive, and inclusive platform across all age categories

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