Meghalaya FC Secures 3rd Place at 2nd Edition of Indo-French Tournament in Paris
First Published: 2nd April, 2025 17:47 IST
Meghalaya FC: Sangma also acknowledged the team’s perseverance and highlighted their previous success as runners-up in the Subroto Cup.
In a remarkable achievement for Indian football, the U-17 team from Myngken Christian Higher Secondary School, representing Meghalaya FC, has secured third place in the second edition of the Indo-French Football Tournament held in Paris, France, from March 25 to 29.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma took to social media to congratulate the young footballers, praising their outstanding performance on the international stage. He stated, “The boys of Myngken Christian Higher Secondary School representing Meghalaya FC have done it again! This time, winning 3rd place at the 2nd Edition of Indo-French Tournament in Paris, France.”
Sangma also acknowledged the team’s perseverance and highlighted their previous success as runners-up in the Subroto Cup.
He commended their passion and determination, calling their journey a testament to how small-town boys with big dreams can achieve greatness. “Congratulations to these talented young boys and their coach. This is a beautiful story of how small-town boys with big ambitions can create magic everywhere they go! Keep it up, boys!” he added.
The team’s success has not only brought pride to their school but also placed Meghalaya on the global football map.
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