Durand Cup 2025: Indonesia Army, 1Ladakh Among New Teams; East Bengal, Mohun Bagan Among Six ISL Clubs Competing
- The 134th Durand Cup, Asia's oldest football competition, is scheduled to take place from July 22 to August 23, with matches hosted at six locations spanning five states in eastern and northeastern India.
- Since 2019, the tournament has shifted its primary base from Delhi to Kolkata, reflecting the eastern region's strong football culture and making Imphal a host again after a two-year gap.
- The event will feature 24 teams including all three Indian Armed Forces teams, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, the first-time Indonesian Army, six confirmed Indian Super League clubs, and newer clubs from diverse regions.
- President Droupadi Murmu unveiled the Durand Cup trophies on July 4 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, praising sports for promoting discipline, determination, and team spirit, and applauding the Armed Forces' role in sustaining the tournament's legacy.
- The tournament continues to nurture football’s spirit and national integration by connecting regions and fostering the sport’s next generation across multiple states and venues.
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President of India unveils Trophies of Durand Cup Tournament - The Tribune
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, unveiled and flagged off the Trophies of the Durand Cup Tournament 2025 at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre here on Friday, as per an official release.
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Real Kashmir To Start Durand Cup Campaign Against Indian Navy Srinagar– J&K’s top football club, Real Kashmir FC, will begin its 2025 Durand Cup campaign against Indian Navy FT on August 1. Per the tentative fixtures list released on Friday, the Snow Leopards will play their first Group Stage game of the 134th edition of the prestigious competition at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium in Imphal, Manipur. The matchup will kick off at 4:00 PM. The Srinag…
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