Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Remembering Indian Army Football's Durand Cup Glory
Imagine a football tournament called the Durand Cup where Indian Army teams used to shine!
Shyam Thapa became famous by scoring an important goal in 1969.
Army teams won the cup many times, with players like Thapa becoming stars.
The Madras Regimental Centre also had success, with a great goalkeeper named Peter Thangaraj.
The army had some of the best football players, leaving their mark in the tournament!
Shyam Thapa, a key figure, is remembered for his role in the 1969 Durand Cup.
Thapa scored the winning goal in the 1969 Durand Cup final playing for Gorkha Brigade.
Army teams have won the Durand Cup six times since 1950.
Madras Regimental Centre (MRC) won the Durand Cup in 1955 and 1958.
Army XI and Army Green secured Durand Cup victories in 2010 and 2016.
- Who
- Shyam Thapa, Madras Regimental Centre, Peter Thangaraj, Gorkha Brigade, and other players from the Indian Army teams.
- What
- Indian Army teams' successes in the Durand Cup, highlighting Shyam Thapa.
- When
- Focus on the 1950s, 1960s, and subsequent wins, particularly the 1969, 2010 and 2016 Durand Cup.
- Where
- The Durand Cup, with mentions of Dehradun, Kolkata, and the Ambedkar Stadium.
- Why
- To highlight Indian Army teams and players' contributions to Indian football, specifically in the Durand Cup.
- Player Highlight
- Shyam Thapa
- 1969 Cup Winner
- Gorkha Brigade
- MRC Wins
- 1955, 1958
- MRC Goalkeeper
- Peter Thangaraj
- Army XI Win
- 2010
- Army Green Win
- 2016