ORGANISED BY: Karnataka State Football Association, under the auspices of All India Football Federation

DESCRIPTION:
*     The championship will feature a total of 20 teams and 27 matches.
*     Teams will play league matches in four groups and the top team from each group will qualify for the semifinals.
*     Odisha has been placed in Group-D, along with Delhi, Goa and Uttar Pradesh.
*     Pintu Nag will lead a 20-member Odisha State Team in this championship.
*     Odisha boys are scheduled to meet Goa in their opening match at Bengaluru Football Stadium on August 26.
*     They will play their second and last league games at the same venue against Delhi and Uttar Pradesh on August 28 and 30 respectively.