Sports Odisha emerged champions in the 2nd FAO Inter-Club Futsal Tournament, edging out Ardor Football Academy in the final at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack today. Sports Odisha, a team fielded by the State Government, won the final 4-3 in penalty shoot out after play in the regulation time ended in 1-1 draw.
The champion team received a cheque of Rs 15,000, while the runner-up side got Rs 10,000. Being the State champions, Sports Odisha team qualified to participate in the Hero Futsal Club Championship to be conducted by the All India Football Federation.