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After a two-year break, 134th edition of Durand Cup tournament kicks off in Manipur

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After A Two-year Break, 134th Edition Of Durand Cup Tournament Kicks Off In Manipur

By IANS News July 30, 2025 • 18:50 PM View: 399

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla: The 134th edition of the Durand Cup, Asia’s oldest football tournament, kicked off on Wednesday in Manipur after a two-year break due to the ethnic conflict in the northeastern state.

The opening match of Group F was played between two football clubs from Manipur TRAU FC and NEROCA FC at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium in Imphal.

TAGS Durand Cup Manipur TRAU FC NEROCA FC Khuman Lampak Main Stadium Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla Gen Upendra Dwivedi Eastern Command Lt Gen Ram Chander Tiwari Army Chief TRAU FC Sanday Wangkhemcha Santosh Trophy Indian Super League

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