CIL Cup: Kalpana Trust and Ramnagar High School Berhampore crowned champions in Krishnanagar Zonal, qualify for semifinals

Krishnanagar, October 11:

Kalpana Trust emergedh champions in the men’s category and Ramnagar High School Berhampore in the women’s category at the Krishnanagar Zonal leg of the CIL Cup, organized by Coal India Limited. Both victories secured the teams a berth in their respective semifinals, scheduled to be held in Purulia.
In the men’s zonal final, Kalpana Trust clinched the title by defeating Baduria DKM 4–3 in a penalty shootout. A total of 11 teams participated in the men’s section. Mejia FC finished third, while Chandramonidas Residential Football Academy secured fourth place. Pritam Maiti was named Player of the Match.

In the women’s zonal final, Ramnagar High School Berhampore defeated Habiba Sporting Club 4–3 on penalties to lift the trophy. This victory earned the side a place in the Purulia semifinals. Four teams competed in the women’s category.

Basirhat Saint XI Football Coaching Centre placed third, followed by Kalpana Trust in fourth. Sultana Rizia was adjudged Player of the Match.

With their triumphs in the Krishnanagar Zonal leg, the champions in both the men’s and women’s divisions advanced to the tournament’s next stage. Following their zonal success, both outfits will now battle it out in the semifinals in Purulia. The competition continues to offer teams across West Bengal the opportunity to progress through sustained competitive football.

Through the CIL Cup, Coal India Limited reaffirms its commitment to expanding grassroots football, enabling emerging players to compete, showcase their talent, and progress to higher levels.

About the CIL Cup
The CIL Cup is a grassroots football initiative supported by Coal India, aimed at promoting the sport at the grassroots level and creating opportunities to identify and nurture talent. The league stage features 1,400 teams, over 1,302 matches, and more than 21,000 male and female footballers, providing a broad platform for budding players to compete and display their potential. The Grand Finale will be held in Purulia in the final week of October, featuring a total prize purse of ₹10 lakh. Through the CIL Cup, Coal India continues to foster grassroots football and support the identification and development of the next generation of sporting talent.