THE JUNIOR GIRLS category of the 64th edition of the Subroto Cup International Football Tournament concluded with Betkuchi High School, Assam, emerging victorious by 3-1 over Nandajhar Adibashi Pashili High School, West Bengal to claim the title.
The finals, held at the historic Ambedkar Stadium, showcased the best of youth football and was attended by an enthusiastic crowd. For Assam, Milina Brahma (24’), Sayasree Sangma (12’), Mari Mech (29’) scored the goals, while Neha Baroi (21’) remained the single goal scorer from West Bengal.
The final was graced by Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari, Vice Chief of Air Staff, who was the chief guest. Para athlete (javelin) Navdeep Singh, an Arjuna Awardee and Olympic gold medalist, was the guest of honour for the occasion.
The day’s events commenced with a grand performance by the Air Warrior Drill Team (AWDT), which was followed by a vibrant cultural performance by students from the Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute.
The winners received Rs 5,00,000 while the runner up received Rs 3,00,000.
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
Best Player (Rs 40,000): Mari Mech, Assam
Best Coach (Rs 25,000): Chandan Paul, West Bengal
Best Goalkeeper (Rs 25,000): Furchang Lama, Assam
Fair Play Award (Rs 50,000): PM Shri Govt. Mahatma Gandhi Senior Secondary School, Andrott, Lakshadweep
Best School (Rs 40,000): Nandajhar Adibashi Pashili High School, West Bengal
With the conclusion of the Junior Girls final, the 64th Subroto Cup action will now shift to Bengaluru for the Sub-Junior Boys (U-15) tournament, scheduled from September 02 to September 11. In Bengaluru, the matches will be played at the Air Force School, Jalahalli, Air Force Station Yelahanka, Air Force School, Yelahanka, and the HQ Training Command Football Ground.
