Kokrajhar decked up for inaugural ceremony of 132nd Durand Cup

KOKRAJHAR: Kokrajhar is all set to host the 132nd edition of Durand Cup at SAI Stadium. The Trophy Unveiling Ceremony and the Trophy Tour, conducted on July 22, have created an euphoria amongst the local football enthusiasts to witness the best footballing action in India in their own city.

The Opening Ceremony is scheduled on August 5 here at SAI Stadium. The beautiful stadium is geared up to host the honourable guests for the inaugural ceremony.

Thrilling displays by the Indian Armed Forces contingents and cultural programs by the local troupe will be a visual extravaganza for all during opening ceremony. People of Kokrajhar are all set to witness the Sukhoi flypast, Para Jumps and Helicopter Fly Pasts. The martial displays and Bhangra with the display of Bodo cultural dances by the locals will enthrall the crowds.

The inaugural event is also eagerly awaited by the local football fans as their favourite local team, Bodoland FC will make its debut in the inaugural match itself against Rajasthan United FC. Additionally, the city will also welcome a foreign team, from Nepal, the Tribhuvan Army FC.

The 132nd edition of Durand Cup will witness participation of 24 teams, including one team each from Nepal and Bangladesh, which are set to return to the folds of Durand Cup tournament after a gap of 27 years. A total of 12 teams of the Indian Super League (ISL), five teams of I-League and Downtown Heroes FC of I-League 2, a club based in Srinagar are participating in the tournament. All three teams of Armed Forces are also set to showcase their sporting skills along with a local team of Bodoland FC.

The tournament will be played from August 3 to September 3 across the three cities- Kolkata, Guwahati and Kokrajhar. Kokrajhar will also host one quarterfinal on August 24 apart from the league matches between eight teams namely Odisha FC, Rajasthan United FC, Shillong Lajong, Delhi FC, Army Football Team, Tribhuvan Army FC, Downtown Heroes FC and the local team of Bodoland FC.

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