Ampati, June 13, 2025: St. Claret Higher Secondary School, Ampati emerged as the undisputed champions of South West Garo Hills at the District Level Inter-School Subroto Mukherjee Football Tournament 2025, which concluded on Friday at Ampati Students’ Field.

Demonstrating outstanding skill and teamwork, St. Claret School claimed victory in all three categories—Under-17 Boys, Under-17 Girls, and Under-15 Boys.

In the Under-17 Boys final, they edged out Future Foundation with a 2–1 win. The Under-17 Girls team defeated Birin Nuchong Secondary School in a tense penalty shootout, winning 2–1. In a high-scoring match in the Under-15 Boys category, they outclassed Emmanuel English School with an impressive 11–5 scoreline.

Individual brilliance was also recognized, with all Best Player awards going to St. Claret School athletes. Best Players were awarded to Arlundsky D. Sangma (U-17 Boys), Jreamme G. Momin (U-17 Girls) and Alpinson Arengh (U-15 Boys)

The prize distribution ceremony was graced by Dolrich BG. Momin, MCS, Additional Deputy Commissioner, as Chief Guest, and Zanera Marak, District Social Welfare Officer, as Guest of Honour.

Speaking at the event, ADC Dolrich B. G. Momin congratulated all the participating teams, emphasizing the importance of perseverance. “In life, some win and some lose. But with wholehearted effort and hard work, success is always within reach, whether on the field or in academics,” he said. He also urged students and youth to strive toward a drug-free district.

The tournament was organized in a joint initiative by the District Social Welfare Office and the District Sports Office of South West Garo Hills under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, also aligning with the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. All attendees took a pledge to stand against drug abuse and illicit trafficking.

A total of 13 teams participated in the tournament, 5 teams each in the Under-17 Boys and Girls categories, and 3 teams in the Under-15 Boys category.