Ranchi, July 18 (IANS) The Trophy Tour of the 135th Durand Cup arrived in Ranchi on Saturday, marking the Jharkhand capital’s debut as a Durand Cup host venue. Following its successful stop in Guwahati, the tournament’s three iconic trophies were welcomed at the Kerketta Auditorium, Dipatoli Military Station, during a grand ceremonial function organised by the Eastern Command of the Indian Army.The event was attended by Shri Sudivya Kumar, Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Art, Culture, Sports and Y…
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Guwahati, July 16 (IANS) The countdown to the 135th Indian Oil Durand Cup began in Assam on Thursday with the arrival of the tournament’s iconic trophies in Guwahati, marking the launch of the trophy tour ahead of Asia’s oldest and India’s most prestigious football competition, officials said. The three historic trophies were unveiled during a ceremonial function at a luxurious hotel here in the presence of Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Biswajit Daimary, senior Indian Army officials, state g…
Imphal, July 15 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Wednesday said that the state’s rich footballing legacy has inspired generations of athletes and continues to shape the sporting aspirations of its youth, while Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh described football as an integral part of Manipur’s identity that has produced numerous sporting icons. The Governor, along with the Chief Minister, on Wednesday graced the Trophy Showcase Ceremony of the 135th Edition of the Durand Cup 202…
Shillong, July 11 (IANS) Wailadmiki Shylla, Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Meghalaya, welcomed the Trophy Tour of the 135th Durand Cup to Shillong on Saturday, as the football-loving state received the tournament’s three iconic trophies following their ceremonial flag-off by Hon’ble President of India Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi earlier this month.The ceremony was also attended by Lieutenant General Mohit Wadhwa SM, General Officer C…
Kolkata, July 3 (IANS) The Durand Cup Organising Committee announced the fixtures of the 135th edition of the tournament on Friday. The IndianOil Durand Cup will commence in fitting fashion with one of Indian football’s greatest rivalries as record 17-time champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant take on 16-time winners East Bengal FC in the opening fixture at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on July 25.The tournament will feature 24 teams across six groups and five host cities, and wi…
Kolkata, July 3 (IANS) The 135th edition of the prestigious Durand Cup will commence with the enactment of one of Indian football’s greatest rivalries as record 17-time champion Mohun Bagan Super Giant take on 16-time winner East Bengal FC in the opening fixture at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on July 25.The Durand Cup Organising Committee announced the fixtures, setting the stage for another exciting edition of Asia’s oldest football tournament. Featuring 24 teams across si…
Mohali, June 30 (IANS) Punjab FC have signed star midfielder and Real Kashmir FC captain Mohammad Inam on a two-year contract, with the deal set to keep the player at the club until May 31, 2028.The Jammu & Kashmir native joins the Shers from Real Kashmir FC, where he captained the side during the 2025-26 Indian Football League (IFL) season. Across two spells with the Srinagar-based outfit, Inam made 53 appearances, scoring six goals and providing two assists.Born and raised in Srinagar, Ina…
Guwahati, May 18 (IANS) Relegation confirmed, Mohammedan Sporting Club will play for pride when they take on NorthEast United FC, who will aim to end their campaign on a positive note, in their final game of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday.Mohammedan Sporting Club became the first team to be relegated from the Indian Super League following their 0-4 defeat to Mumbai City FC in their previous fixture in Kolkata. The Black and Whit…
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The All India Football Federation has condoled the death of former India midfielder Mohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday.A skilful midfielder of his generation, Mohan Singh represented India at the international level in the early 1970s. He made his senior national team debut against Burma on March 22, 1972, in Rangoon during the Pre-Olympic Tournament. Mohan Singh went on to earn three caps for the national team, all during the 1972 Pre-Olympic campaign.AIFF Presiden…
Kochi, April 14 (IANS) Kerala Blasters FC look to build on the momentum of their first win of the season when they face a struggling NorthEast United FC in Match 57 of Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Wednesday.Kerala Blasters, under their new head coach Ashley Westwood, have shown signs of improvement after having a horrid start to the season; they managed a single point from their first seven matches. The Englishman has injected new energy into the …