Manipur U-16 boys win silver

By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Nov 28: The Manipur U-16 boys have won silver in the 17th Junior National Micro Futsal Championship 2025, held from November 26 to 28 in New Delhi.
In an electrifying final match, the Manipur boys displayed exceptional skill and determination but fell to Assam, with a final score of 1-2.
Manipur took an early lead with a brilliant goal by Kongbrailatpam Ronic Sharma in the 3rd minute of the first half.
However, Assam bounced back with two goals in the second half, both scored by M Nganthoiba Singha in the 6th and 9th minutes, to secure victory.
The tournament witnessed individual excellence from Manipur players.
Chingsubam Shital Singh was awarded Best Disciplined Player of the tournament.
Kongbrailatpam Ronic Sharma earned the prestigious title of Best Player in the U-16 category.
Yambem Arun Meetei, president of the Manipur Soccer Futsal Association (MANISFA) has congratulated the U16 boys, Coach Laishram Loken, Manager Kongbrailatpam Rabichandra Sharma and the entire team for their outstanding performance, sportsmanship and relentless determination throughout the championship.