Manipur crowned champions of U-14 Subroto Cup
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 02 2018:
Manipur team represented by Unique Model Academy, Heingang today thumped NCC by 2-0 goal to claim the title of the 52nd Subroto Mukherjee Cup (Under-14) organised by Subroto Mukherjee Society at New Delhi since October 25 .
Two early goals, one each from S Annaroy (2') and S Topper (3'), were more than enough for local lads to lay their hands on the title trophy.
It may be mentioned that the State team defeated Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, IPSC Assam in the group stage matches to emerge Group G leaders.
Manipur outlasted Kerala 3-0 before beating Mizoram by the same margin and sealed the final berth.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister N Biren congratulated the young players of the Unique Model Academy for making the State proud by sealing the title trophy.
In his congratulatory message, the CM lauded the players over such achievement and said that the young players have once again proved that Manipur is indeed the " Sports Capital of India" .
Expressing hope that the students of the Unique Model Academy, Heingang would bring more laurels to the State, the CM went on to convey his best wishes to the students and officials of the team.