Kolkata, July 25 (IANS) The 135th edition of the Durand Cup got underway at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday with a derby match between East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant. The opening ceremony celebrated India’s rich cultural diversity, the martial traditions of the Indian Armed Forces and the vibrant artistic heritage of West Bengal.Among those present were Indranil Khan, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Department of Youth Services and Sports and D…
Latest Durand Cup News & Updates
Kolkata, July 25 (IANS) Sahal Abdul Samad’s second-half strike ensured Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over their archrivals East Bengal FC in the opening fixture of the 135th Durand Cup, which was played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday.Antonio López Habas and Panagiotis Dilimperis both named all-Indian starting line-ups in their first matches in charge of their respective clubs. Defenders Anwar Ali for East Bengal and the expe…
Kolkata, July 24 (IANS) Another chapter will be added to the oldest rivalry when East Bengal FC take on Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Kolkata Derby on Saturday as the two Kolkata giants open the 135th Durand Cup at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.Asia’s oldest football tournament could not have picked a bigger fixture to mark the occasion, handing its very first whistle of the season to the rivalry that defines Indian club football. The Mariners will walk into the tournament as the most …
Kolkata, July 22 (IANS) The Durand Cup remains one of the most cherished sporting commitments and a shining example of military‑civil partnership at its very best, Lieutenant General Gambhir Singh, Chief of Staff, Eastern Command and chairman of the Durand Cup Organising Committee, said on Wednesday after the three trophies reached Kolkata following their journey across all five host states. “Since 2019, Kolkata has proudly served as the tournament’s principal host city, where football is …
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…
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…