EMRS girls shine as runners-up in CBSE U-19 football tourney
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kangpokpi, August 09 2025:
Showcasing grit, skill, and an unyielding fighting spirit, Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS), Gamnom Saparmeina, emerged as the runners-up in the prestigious CBSE Far East Zone U-19 Girls' Football Tournament 2025, held from August 1-5 at Infocus India Public School, Bira, Balisha, Barasat, West Bengal.
The spirited side from Kangpokpi district made a blazing start to their campaign, steamrolling their opponents in the league stage.
In their opening match, they demolished SBOA, Guwahati, 6-0, with Lamgoulhing Haokip leading the charge with a brilliant hat-trick, supported by Lamdeihat Dimngel's brace and a goal from Hatneiching Khongsai.
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The winning momentum continued in their second outing as they thrashed North Point Higher Secondary Boarding School, Kolkata, 5-0 .
Goals came from all directions - Lamgoulhing Haokip, Hoineikim Lotzem, Lhingnunnem Haokip, Lamjoythem Kipgen, and Hatne-iching Khongsai each finding the back of the net.
The final match turned into a battle of nerves as EMRS Gamnom Saparmeina faced title favourites South Point, Guwahati.
Both teams locked horns in a tense goalless draw through regulation time.
The championship was ultimately decided in a penalty shootout, where South Point edged out EMRS Gamnom Saparmeina 4-2 .
Despite the heartbreak in the shootout, the girls from EMRS earned admiration for their disciplined play, teamwork, and never-say-die attitude.
The squad comprised captain Lamjoythem Kipgen, vice-captain Neichingthem Haokip, Lamdeihat Dimngel, Lamgoulhing Haokip, Vahnunmoi Singson, Mount-ikim Khongsai, Lhingpiching Hangmi, Hatneiching Khongsai, Lhingnunnem Haokip, Nengneiching Chongloi, Kholneikim Kipgen, Mangpithem Kipgen, K Jangneiwar, Nengdeilam Kipgen, and Hoineikim Lotzem, under the guidance of coach Mimin Mizik Haokip and manager Lhainunnem Kipgen.
With their impressive performance, the EMRS Gamnom Saparmeina team has not only brought glory to the school but also set a new benchmark for girls' football in the region.





