134. The edition of the prestigious Indianpoil Durand Cup officially started at the Khuman Lampak main stadium on Imphal East, with Governor Manipur Ajay Kumar Bhalla inaugurates the tournament in the middle of big celebrations. He was accompanied by the first lady manipur. The opening ceremony was described by the return of the iconic football competition Imphal after a two -year break.
FC Group Opener presented high stations between two of the most popular pages in the FC and Neroca FC-Revising Manipur with deep-rooted passion for football. The Return of the Durand Cup aroused the excitement of the whole state of loving football and reaffirmed Imphal’s position as one of the nerve centers of Indian football. NEROCA FC in its Opening Group E at 134. Indian Durand Cup on Wednesday in its Opening Group E in their Opening Group E in their Opening Group E in their Opening Group E.
The opening ceremony was attended by top military and civic dignitaries, including General Ubendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, Chief of the Army Staff; Lieutenant Gen. RAM Chander Tiwari, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, GoC-in-C Eastern Command and Patron, Durand Cup Organization Committee (DCOC); and Lieutenant Gen. Abhijit Pendharkar, AVSM, YSM, GoC Spear Corps.
Judge Kempaiah Somaskekar, chief judge of the High Court in Manipuro, was also; KULDIEP SINGH, IPS, Government Safety Advisor Manipur; Rajiv Singh, IPS, DGP Manipur; Karung Hoikhupngir Kom, GM (LPG-OPS), Indianoil; and kh. OKENDRA SINGH, assistant GM, SBI.
The celebrations began an hour before the start of a pulsating depiction of the cultural and military parade. The magnificent Flypast from the Army Aviation Helicopter led by LT Col Pushkar Choudhary transmitting the National Flag and the Durand Cup flag described the ceremony. This was followed by the mixing performance of the Indian Army band and the grasping of cows Maga demonstration Grenadiers Regiment.
The cultural peaks included fascinating fusion performances by Jawaharal Nezru Hanipuri Dance Academy, which mix traditional artistic forms such as Langdeng, Thang-Ta, Kubai Jagoi, Pung-Cholom and Vasanata Raas. The martial arts segment represented a strong demonstration of Kalalarippayatt “Gallant Thambis” Madras Regiment.
Before the match, the governor and other dignitaries communicated with players and officials. The formal inauguration of the Imphal chapter 2025 Durand Cup was symbolically marked by the ceremonial excavation of the main guest.
By adding stellar power to the evening, the Indian female football team of members of Dangmei Grace, N. Ratanbal Devi, Ph. Nirmala Devi, Th. Martina Devi and Linda who are served in the stalls. Players dealt with fans, threw football balls into the crowd and promoted the growth of female football in the region.
The entertainment continued during the half with the performance Assam Rifles Symphony Band and the music act of local artist Rani Sharma and her band and maintained the festive atmosphere alive at the wrapped stadium.
The F Durand Cup group contains Trau FC, Neroca FC, Real Kashmir FC and Indian Navy FT, with six matches scheduled for Imphal. Each accessory is expected to attract a crowd of capacity and re -confirm the inheritance of the city as a football focus.
The oldest football tournament in Asia, the Durand Cup remains a strong symbol of sports excellence and unity, bridges of military and civilian communities, while supporting national engagement and youth through a beautiful game.
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Published:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
31 July 2025
