St. Patrick’s School, Gumla, the champion outfit.| Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Anita Dungdung (two) and Shaulina Dang scored the objectives as St. Patrick’s High School, Gumla, defended its title with a 3-0 victory over Government Senior Secondary School, Alakhpura, Bhiwani, within the under-17 ladies ultimate of the 62nd Subroto Cup soccer match on the Ambedkar Stadium on Tuesday.

The champion group was offered the trophy by Air Marshal A.P. Singh, Vice-Chief of the Air Staff, together with a cheque for Rs. 3,50,000. The runner-up trophy and a money award of Rs. 2,00,000 was offered by Air Marshal P.Ok. Ghosh, Director General.

Anita was adjudged the player-of-the-tournament and offered Rs. 40,000. Suraj Muni of St. Patrick’s School was offered one of the best goalkeeper award and a money prize of Rs. 25,000. The greatest coach award was given to Beena Kerketta of the Jharkhand group.

Overall, 32 groups competed within the under-17 ladies occasion, together with groups from Jammu and Kashmir, and one from Bangladesh.