Krishnanagar, Oct. 13 -- Kalpana Trust and Ramnagar High School Bahrampur were crowned men's and women's champions, respectively, at the Krishnanagar zonal stage of the CIL Cup, an initiative of Coal India Limited. Both teams have qualified for their respective semifinals, which will be held in Purulia.

In the men's zonal final, Kalpana Trust defeated Baduria DKM 4-3 in a penalty shootout to secure the title and book its place in the semifinals. A total of 11 teams participated in the men's competition. Mejia FC finished third, while Chandmonidas Residential Football Academy secured fourth place. Pritam Maity was named the 'Player of the Match', as per a press release.

In the women's zonal final, Ramnagar High School Bahrampur defeated ...