Kerala Governor Justice (ret) P Sathasivam and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan were among those who congratulated the state football team for winning the Santhosh Trophy defeating Bengal today.
Sathasivam in a message said the victory after a gap of 14 years had re-established Kerala's supremacy in Indian football.
Vijayan said victory was not only a proud moment but also inspiring.
State Sports Minister A C Moideen and Leader of the Opposition in the assembly Ramesh Chennithala also congratulated the Kerala team on the victory.
Kerala had edged out Bengal via the tie-breaker in the final held at Kolkata.
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