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Durand Cup Honors Eleven Young Footballers With Emerging Awards
The Durand Cup is a football tournament in which young players can show their skills.
Eleven players were chosen for the Emerging Player award.
Each player received Rs 1 lakh.
The winners came from all six groups in the tournament.
Some scored important goals, while others defended well or created chances.
Veer Arjun Joshi scored a free-kick in a 3-2 win for Samaleswari Sporting.
Other winners included players from Indian Army FT, Indian Air Force FT, and several regional clubs.
The awards are meant to encourage these footballers as they build their careers.
Eleven young footballers received the Durand Cup Emerging Player award.
Each awardee received a prize of Rs 1 lakh for strong performances.
Players were selected from all six groups of the tournament.
Awardees included Veer Arjun Joshi, Saikhom Borish Singh, and Samuel K. Vanlalpeka.
The awards aim to encourage young players testing themselves against established professionals.
- Who
- Eleven young footballers from teams competing in the Durand Cup.
- What
- They received the Emerging Player award and Rs 1 lakh each.
- Where
- Across all six groups of the Durand Cup tournament.
- When
- During the ongoing Durand Cup, after their group-stage performances.
- Why
- To recognise standout young talent and encourage players competing against established professionals.
Key facts
- Award
- Emerging Player award
- Recipients
- Eleven young footballers
- Prize
- Rs 1 lakh per player
- Coverage
- Players were selected from all six tournament groups
- Notable performance
- Veer Arjun Joshi scored a late free-kick in Samaleswari Sporting’s 3-2 win over Mohammedan Sporting
- Group-stage scorers
- Kyrmenskhem Mukhim and Dawancha Carlos Challam each scored twice
- Purpose
- To encourage promising Indian footballers and provide experience against established teams and professionals
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