Jamshedpur FC Youth win JSA A Division title, beat Katin FC 2-0
THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK Jamshedpur, September 14: Jamshedpur FC Youth were crowned champions of the JSA Football League 2026 A Division after…
THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Jamshedpur, September 14: Jamshedpur FC Youth were crowned champions of the JSA Football League 2026 A Division after defeating Katin Football Club 2-0 in the final at the JRD Tata Sports Complex here on Monday.
Jamshedpur FC Youth produced a disciplined performance and settled the contest in the first half. Marshal Hembram opened the scoring in the 18th minute before Motay Deogam doubled the lead nine minutes later.
Katin FC fought hard to get back into the match but were unable to breach a resolute Jamshedpur FC Youth defence, which held firm until the final whistle.
The final also marked a significant moment for local football, with an all-women team of match officials taking charge of the game.
Pinky Mardi was the referee, while Chandmuni Biruli and Rani Ravi Das served as assistant referees. Bijoo Murmu was the fourth official.
Their confident handling of the high-profile final underlined the growing participation of women in football officiating and reflected the JSA Referees Department’s efforts to provide greater opportunities for women officials.
The match was played in a sporting spirit, with only one caution issued. Indraj Vinesh of Jamshedpur FC Youth was booked in the 15th minute. There were no send-offs.
Individual and special awards presented
Following the final, individual and special awards were presented in recognition of performances during the A Division campaign.
Jamshedpur FC Youth goalkeeper Jenit Ningthoujam received the Ramesh Mehta Memorial Trophy for Best Goalkeeper.
Katin Football Club were presented the S. Zubair Alam Memorial Trophy for Fair Play Team, while Preet Sona of Aruna Samity received the P. Vijay Kumar Memorial Trophy for Highest Goal Scorer.
The runners-up trophy was presented to Katin Football Club by JSA Honorary Secretary V. Ramkrishna and Governing Body member Hassan Imam Mallik.
The winners’ trophy was handed over to Jamshedpur FC Youth by Bistupur police station officer-in-charge Niranjan Kumar.
Members of the JSA Football Sub-Committee, Selection and Technical Committee and Referees Committee were also present during the final and trophy presentation.
The conclusion of the A Division final marked another successful chapter in the JSA Football League, which continues to provide a competitive platform for local clubs and players while promoting sportsmanship and nurturing football talent in Jamshedpur.
