Jiribam, 28 March 2025: The 19th Thokchom Radhamani Memorial Senior (Open) Football Tournament 2024-25 concluded with a thrilling final match at the Jiribam Higher Secondary School ground, organized by the All Jiribam Sports Association (AJSA). In the title clash, R.Y.C Ramgaijang secured a resounding 6-0 victory over Digli N.L Club, claiming the championship title, while Digli N.L Club had to settle for the runner-up position.
The final match was officiated by Kh. Nilakamal Singh as the Centre Referee, with V. Joel & Iqbal as Assistant Referees and Javed as Reserve Referee assisting in the match proceedings.
In the first half, R.Y.C Ramgaijang dominated the game, with Romgaikhuan scoring four goals in the 9th, 10th, 14th, and 37th minutes, giving his team a 4-0 lead at halftime. In the second half, Neilachun and Poukheng added two more goals in the 51st and 75th minutes, sealing the 6-0 victory.
Romgaikhuan (Jersey No. 9) of R.Y.C Ramgaijang was awarded the Best Player of the Tournament, with the prize presented by E. Toyai Singh of Jiribam Babupara.
The closing ceremony was graced by P. Somenta Singh, Officer of District Youth Affairs and Sports, Jiribam, S. Maniton Singh, Vice President of AJSA, Elangbam Toyai Singh, and the tournament’s donor, Th. Biramani Singh of Babupara, Jiribam. Prizes for the Champion, Runner-up, and Best Player were distributed during the event.
The tournament was organized in memory of Thokchom Radhamani Devi, with the support of Thokchom Joykr Singh and his family of Babupara, Jiribam, honoring their late mother.