Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Durand Cup Kicks Off; Sports Governance Bill Introduced
The Durand Cup, a very old football tournament, started again in Kolkata.
It's named after a man who drew a border between countries.
Originally, the games were in Shimla.
The first non-military team to play was Mohun Bagan.
Also, the government is changing how sports are run, planning a new board and court to solve sports problems.
The Durand Cup, the oldest football tournament outside the British Isles, began its 134th edition in Kolkata.
The tournament is named after Sir Mortimer Durand, who established the border between British India and Afghanistan.
Until 1940, the Durand Cup was held annually in Shimla.
Mohun Bagan was the first civilian team to participate.
The National Sports Governance Bill proposes the formation of a National Sports Board and a National Sports Tribunal.
- Who
- Teams are competing in the Durand Cup; the Sports Minister introduced the bill.
- What
- The 134th edition of the Durand Cup began; the National Sports Governance Bill was introduced.
- When
- The Durand Cup began recently; the bill was recently introduced.
- Where
- Durand Cup is in Kolkata; the bill was introduced in Lok Sabha.
- Why
- The Durand Cup is a sporting event; the bill aims to improve sports governance.
Differing Perspectives on the Durand Cup
Differing Perspectives on the Sports Bill
Evolution of the Durand Cup
Differing Perspectives on the Durand Cup
Focusing on historical significance of Durand Cup.
Differing Perspectives on the Sports Bill
Emphasizing on civilian participation in the Durand Cup.
- Durand Cup Start
- Kolkata
- Durand Cup Established
- 1888
- Sports Bill Introduced By
- Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
- Bill Proposes
- National Sports Board & Tribunal