6 July 2024 Khalsa Football Federation Tournament at the Racecourse Hub, Derby It's been a few years since I last watched one of the Khalsa Football Federation's summer tournaments, which are for clubs from across the country with roots in Sikh communities. They're straight knockout contests, and this year competing teams are divided into 'premier' and 'division one' competitions. Successful sides face a hectic schedule, playing up to four games in two days. Derby's Racecourse Hub is a new venue, which may become home to tournament hosts Derby Singh Brothers this season. There are four 3G pitches, all of which were used for matches, as well as some distant grass pitches which also staged some of the Khalsa youth and veterans' contests. 8.55am Division One, Round of 16 Punjab United Derby O35 2 Queens Park Bedford 10 (att 19) Early starts are a feature of Khalsa tournaments, but Punjab United's over 35 players hadn't got the message that this...
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