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VICKRAM FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FOR COLLEGES -2010
Vickram Football Championship for Colleges was held at the College ground on 11th and 12th February 2010.16 teams from various colleges participated in this tournament, including one from Kerala. The Inaugural Function was held on 11thFeb.2010, presided by Mr. R. Ilankovan, Chairman, Vishaal Promoters Pvt. Ltd.Madurai.The Chairman, Mr.M.K.S Sreenivasan welcomed the gathering.
On the first day; League and Quarter-Final Match was conducted. The players exhibited their skills and talent in the field and played the game with sportsman spirit. On 12th February, Valedictory Function was held. Mr.S.Kumaravelu, Assistant Commissioner of Police (IPS), Madurai was the Chief-Guest for this function. The Principal Mr. M. Palanikumar welcomed the gathering. The Chairman Mr. M.K.S Sreenivasan congratulated the players and encouraged them with a quote ‘A sound mind vests in a sound body.’ Mr. R. Somasundaram, Assistant Commandant General-Home Guards, Madurai Range, delivered the special address. He said that the efforts taken by the Joint Secretary, Mr.M.S Vikram along with the team of Physical Directors is commendable.
The final match was played between Shanmuganathan College of Engineering Pudhukottai and Mariam College of Engineering Kerala. Vickram Football Championship for Colleges-2010 was won by Mariam College of Engineering Kerala by scoring 2-1 and the trophy was given by the chief guest Mr.S.Kumaravelu. Mariam College of Engg. was given a cash prize of Rs.5000.Runners Up trophy and cash prize of Rs 3000 was given to Shanmuganathan College of Engineering. A cash prize of Rs.1000 for the third place was given to Syed Ammal college of Engg. Mr. C Yuvaraj Physical Director proposed the vote of thanks.