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STORY | 24 teams to participate in Durand Cup football from July 23 READ: https://t.co/ESh5rmYlH6 https://t.co/R4LfBpof5W
President Droupadi Murmu unveils and flags off the trophies of the Durand Cup Tournament 2025 at a function held at @rashtrapatibhvn. President says that events like the #DurandCup not only foster the spirit of the game but also help develop the next generation of football https://t.co/9tjK7pJpPv
#WATCH | Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu flagged off the Trophies of the Durand Cup Tournament 2025, from Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and tri-services chiefs were also present. https://t.co/jOi77FbcCQ
Indian President Droupadi Murmu on Friday unveiled and formally flagged off the three trophies of the Durand Cup 2025, the country’s oldest football tournament, during a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi. The Chief of Defence Staff and the heads of the Army, Navy and Air Force attended the event, underscoring the competition’s military origins. Murmu said the Durand Cup not only nurtures sporting spirit but also helps develop the next generation of football talent by providing athletes a national platform. Organisers later confirmed that 24 teams will participate when the tournament kicks off on 23 July.
