Mother International School of Ranchi wins U-17 girls Subroto Cup

Mother International School, Ranchi, asserted itself with a 4-1 victory over Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP) in the final of the 63rd Subroto Cup under-17 girls football tournament at the Ambedkar Stadium on Tuesday.

It was the Bangladesh team which had a good start and dominated the proceedings in the first half, thanks to the goal by Mira Khatun. The Ranchi team stepped it up in the second half, scoring through Urwashi Kumari and Babita Kumari. Sanjana Oraon completed the rout by striking twice in the extended play of injury time, to bolster the margin.

The champion team was presented Rs.5,00,000 and the runner-up got Rs.3,00,000.

Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit presented the prizes along with Olympian gymnast Dipa Karmakar.

Lalita Boipai was declared the ‘best player’ and presented Rs.40,000. Somnath Singh Rawat of the champion team received Rs.25,000 for being adjudged the ‘best coach’. Anisha Oraon was the ‘best goalkeeper’ and got Rs.25,000. The Fair play award was presented to Air Force Bal Bharati School, Delhi, along with Rs.50,000.

The BKSP was declared the ‘best school’ and presented Rs.40,000. The Subroto Cup will continue with the under-15 boys event in Bengaluru from August 19 to 28.