Showcasing grit, skill, and an unyielding fighting spirit, Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) Gamnom Saparmeina emerged as the Runner-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 hattrick, supported by Lamdeihat Dimngel’s brace and a goal from Hatneiching Khongsai.
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 Hatneiching 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 penalties, the girls from EMRS earned admiration for their disciplined play, teamwork, and never-say-die attitude.
The Squad include Lamjoythem Kipgen (Captain), Neichingthem Haokip (Vice-Captain), Lamdeihat Dimngel, Lamgoulhing Haokip, Vahnunmoi Singson, Mountikim Khongsai, Lhingpiching Hangmi, Hatneiching Khongsai, Lhingnunnem Haokip, Nengneiching Chongloi, Kholneikim Kipgen, Mangpithem Kipgen, K. Jangneiwar, Nengdeilam Kipgen, Hoineikim Lotzem with Coach, Mimin Mizik Haokip and Manager Lhainunnem Kipgen.
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