Shillong: Shillong Lajong FC youth academy footballer, Rupert Nongrum of Meghalaya was awarded with the Dalmia Cement Young Achievers Award for his contribution and achievement in the field of football in the State of Meghalaya.
The Award was presented to Rupert Nongrum by Dalmia Cement Brand Ambassador and Youth Icon, MC Mary Kom, in a star studded function held in Guwahati on Tuesday.
The young skilful midfielder who now plays for the Club Senior Team in the I-League, has won many trophies with the Club including the U-19 Shillong Premier League in 2011, Shillong Premier League in 2014 and also captained the Reds in 2015 which won the title again for the second consecutive time.
Rupert lived up to his captain duties as he scored the winning goal which helped his side beat Royal Wahingdoh in the Finals by a scoreline of 2-1.
Rupert has also played a significant role while wearing the Blue Jersey for his country on many occasions.
He was selected in the U-16 National Team in 2010 and was part of the Indian Contingent that travelled to South Africa for the U-16 Coca Cola International Cup and reached the Semi-Finals.
The Indian National Team selected Rupert Nongrum in 2010 to take part in the Aliance Junior Football Camp which was organised by Bayern Munich in Germany.
