Udalguri, Sept. 2: Nagaland Police lifted the 15th Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma Gold Cup Football tournament title defeating Lajong Sports Club, Shillong, by a solitary goal in the final played at Udalguri Stadium here today.

The tournament was organised by Udalguri District Sports Association.

In the exciting final played before a capacity crowd, Nagaland Police striker Visakholie scored the only goal of match in the 87th minute.

Willadami Passad, defender of Lajong Sports Club, was declared the Best Player of the tournament.

Rapid chess

Top-seeded player Rk. Apollosana Singh and second seed Rk. Bhogen Singh emerged joint winners in the 1st prize-money Mini Open Rapid Chess Tournament played at Singjamei yesterday, reports our Imphal sports correspondent.