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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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Khel Now broke the news in on Friday, July 4, 2025.
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