Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 16:
The 10th edition of the Dr Shajanlung Memorial Football Trophy concluded at the RIMS mini stadium on March 15 with VIII Semester team edging out House Officers and Interns' Association (HOIA) 3-0 in the penalty shoot-out to clinch the tournament title.
Tie-breaker had to be applied as neither side could score in normal period of the summit clash which was held in the presence of RIMS Director Prof L Fimate and other faculty members.
In all six teams participated in the tournament organised by All manipur Tribal Medical Students' union since March 8.Apart from recalling activities of Dr Shajanlung during his speech, Prof Fimate hit back at critics of RIMS saying that some elements with ulterior motive are attempting to smear image of the premier institute.
he also said the world today recognises RIMS as a centre of health care and education.
The finalists were awarded cash prizes.