Our Mission
The North East Sikh Football Tournament is dedicated to fostering unity, promoting health, and building a strong community through the beautiful game of football. Our mission is to bring together teams around Europe to our Football Tournament running the best well Sikh Football Tournament around. We believe that basing this around the North East of England brings the local community together and we are committed to creating an amazing environment not only for the participants for all their family and friends.
Our History
From Humble Beginnings to a Celebrated Tradition
April '24
Competition Creation
The tournament was founded in 2024 as a small local initiative aimed at bringing together the Sikh community through sport.
Sept '24
Our First Tournament
By 2024, the tournament had grown significantly, attracting teams from across the UK and establishing itself as a key event in the community calendar.
March '25
Club Recognition
In March 2025, the tournament gained Football attention, with clubs such as Sunderland AFC and Durham FA supporting our tournament, showcasing the talent and unity of the Sikh community.
May '25
Our Next Tournament
We have become a major event, drawing our largest pool of teams from UK and Europe!! With hundreds of spectators and fostering a spirit of camaraderie and competition among participants.
Meet Our Organising Team
Our dedicated team is the backbone of the North East Sikh Football Tournament, working tirelessly to ensure a successful event. Each member brings unique skills and passion to the table, contributing to the seamless execution of the tournament.
Jagdip Ladhar
Tournament Director
Harjit Singh
Digital Creator & Organiser
Gurbhinder Singh Sanghara
Tournament Director
Community Impact
Thoroughly enjoyed the tournament last year, great to get something going and hopefully be the start of something great for the Sikh community in the North East.
It’s a pleasure how football can bring the Sikh community together from all over the country
Arun Mann
The organisation throughout the whole tournament from start to finish was immaculate. You had online team leaderboards, large printed team cards, a full on DJ set. This didn’t just feel like a football tournament, it felt like a full on professional event. I enjoyed every minute of last years tournament. It’s just getting me more excited for this next one coming up. We are truly putting the north east on the map & representing.
Manvir Kahlon.