Kangpokpi High School Sweeps Boys’, Girls’ Titles in Inaugural District-Level Spandan Football Tournament

Kangpokpi High School emerged as the undisputed champions in both boys’ and girls’ categories of the inaugural KPI District-Level Spandan Football Tournament (U-19), completing a remarkable double as the four-day sporting competition concluded at Leo’s Turf in Kangpokpi on Wednesday.

Organised by the District Sports and Youth Affairs Officer (DSYAO), Kangpokpi district, the tournament was held from November 9 to 12, bringing together young football talents from schools across the district in both men's and women's categories.

In the boys' category, Kangpokpi High School clinched the championship title, while Good Shepherd School finished as runners-up. The girls' category witnessed an identical outcome, with Kangpokpi High School securing the championship trophy and Good Shepherd School settling for the runners-up position.

The boys' competition featured four participating institutions — Diamond English High School, Parazeau Maranatha Academy, Good Shepherd School and Kangpokpi High School — while Good Shepherd School and Kangpokpi High School contested the girls' category.

Kangpokpi High School's double triumph marked a significant achievement for the institution, underlining its growing sporting strength and the competitive spirit of its young footballers across both men's and women's divisions.

The inaugural tournament also provided an important platform for emerging footballers under the age of 19 to showcase their talent, develop competitive experience and promote grassroots football in Kangpokpi district.

The successful conduct of the tournament reflected the continued efforts to encourage youth participation in sports and strengthen the sporting culture among school students in the district.