Governor, CM congratulate Ker team for winning Santhosh Trophy

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.