Phungtin veng has become the champion of the 18th edition of Kangpokpi Inter Ward Tournament 2022 after defeating Jonlhing veng by 3-0 in the final match under unfavourable weather at Brigadier M Thomas Ground, Kangpokpi on Saturday.
The month-long biggest football festival of the town organised by Kangpokpi Youth Union was participated by all the 18 wards of the town in various sports items including Under-15 football, men's and women's volleyball, veteran football, and main football where the main football was the main highlight of the tournament.
The closing ceremony was attended by ADC Sadar Hills Caretaker chairman, Haokholal Hangshing as chief guest while social worker Thanglenlal Doungel and chairman Kangpokpi Town Committee Angam Leivon, attended as guest of Honour and president respectively.
The unfavourable weather failed to deter the spirit of thousands of fans from both Jonlhing veng and Phungtin veng who with drums and trumpets cheered their respective team during the final match.
The final match was kicked off after inspection of players by dignitaries led by ADC Sadar Hills caretaker chairman Haokholal Hangshing.
As Phungtin veng dominated the game they found an early lead in the 7th minute through Seiminlun before Lunpithang braced before the first half in the 42nd minute and after the second half in the 65th minute.
Despite the strong defensive attack in the second half, Jonlhing veng had multiple goal mouth chances but they failed to convert them into goals owing to the stronger defence of Phungtin veng.
The champion team Phungtin Veng was awarded a trophy and a cash prize of Rs.30,000 while the runner-up Jonlhing veng received a trophy with a cash prize of Rs.20,000.
Under-15 football champion Dr GG Crozier Mission Compound was awarded a trophy with a cash prize of Rs 15,000 while the runners-up Nanglhun veng received a trophy with a cash prize of Rs.10,000.
Veteran football champion Jonlhing veng was awarded a trophy with a cash prize of Rs. 20,000 while the runner-up Sipinthei veng received a trophy with a cash prize of Rs.15,000.
Women's volleyball champion Moltinchan veng was awarded a trophy with a cash prize of Rs.15,000 while the runner-up Ahsijolneng veng received a trophy with a cash prize of Rs.10,000
Men's volleyball champion Dr GG Crozier Mission Compound was awarded a trophy with a cash prize of Rs.15,000 while the runner Tintong veng received a trophy with a cash prize of Rs.10,000.
Best Discipline team Chengjapao veng was awarded a trophy with a cash prize while Haochon of Jonlhing veng, Lalkhanlen of Kholmun veng and Kaigoulen of Jonlhing veng were awarded Man of the final match, top scorer and Best Fans Player of the tournament respectively.
