Local favourite Sunrise Sporting Club of Koida emerged champions, defeating SAI Training Centre, Cuttack 4-1 in the final of the 10th All-India Biju Patnaik Memorial Football Tournament at Ispat Stadium here on today.
Piten Mukhi, custodian of the champion team walked away with the man of the match award, thwarting several scoring attempts of the opposition team. Sunrise Sporting received the trophy and a cash prize of Rs 50,000, while the runners-up were given Rs 30,000.
Former India football captain IM Vijayan handed over the trophy in presence of Panposh Sub-collector S B Mishra. Vijayan also played in the tournament for Kerala Police. The tournament was organised by Rourkela Sports Association.