Friday, October 16, 2009

Manipur wins 1st All India Women's Football Championship in Sikkim

Gangtok,October16: Manipur lifted the 1st All India Women's Football Championship for Pem Dorjee Memorial Cup in Gangtok on Thursday beating Orissa 3-2 via tie breaker in the final. Both the teams were locked 0-0 at the end of the allotted time. In the tie breaker Manipur prevailed over Orrisa to lift the glittering trophy.
TT Bhutiya, Minister for PHED and Sikkim Transport Corporation, was the Chief Guest of the final and felicitated the players. NK Pradhan, Minister for HRD & Sports, was the Guest of Honour.
Sushmita Mullick (Orissa) was adjudged the player of the tournament. Prameshwari Devi (Manipur) bagged the highest scorer of the tournament award and Geeta Sharma (goalkeeper Orrisa) was declared the beat player of the final.

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