Jirbam boys, Kakching girls clinch titles in State IN Hockey Tournament
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, August 23 2024: Lalpani Govt High School (Jiribam) and Iramdam Maheikoi (Langmeidong, Kakching) won titles in the State Level Jawaharlal Nehru Hockey Tournament 2024 .

Lalpani Govt High School fought back from a goal down to pull off a 5-2 win over UN-ACCO School (Imphal West) to win the U-17 boys' competition at Khuman Lampak Hockey Stadium on Friday.

It was the Jiribam side's second straight victory in the three-team U-17 boys' event, earning them the title.

In their first match on August 21, the Lalpani Govt High School team strolled toa 10-1 success against Jai Hind High School (Mantripukhri, Imphal East).

In their second match on Friday, Jiribam trailed when N Gerir Singh converted eight minutes into the game to give UNACCO (Imphal West) the upper hand.

However, S Sanson Singh made it all square for the Jiribam squad with a 10th-minute strike.

They then stamped their authority after W Derish Singh scored in the 25th minute and K Sanjit Singh found their third goal in the 35th minute before Malemnganba AK further stretched their advantage in the 38th minute, giving Jiribam a commanding 5-1 lead.

Imphal West scored their second goal in the 48th minute through Wahengbam Paikhomba but it was too little too late as Jiribam defended well to enjoy a memorable title triumph.

Iramdam Maheikoi (Kakching), meanwhile, won the U-17 girls' event.

Lalpani Govt High School (Jiribam) and TG English School (Bishnupur) will square off in the final of the U-15 boys' section on Saturday, August 24, 2024 .

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