Guwahati: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma unveiled the three prestigious home soccer trophies — the Durand Cup, the Shimla Trophy and the President’s Cup — right here on Thursday. The 134-year outdated Durand Cup soccer event might be hosted in Assam from August 17 to September 4, for the very first time.
Talking on the event, the chief minister termed the holding of the matches for the event in Assam a historic occasion for the folks of the state. He lauded the armed forces for being patrons to the event, said that the 131st version of the Durand Cup is particular within the sense that 20 groups, together with 11 from the Indian Tremendous League, might be individuals.
Assam will host 10 group matches, mentioned the chief minister, within the presence of senior officers of Indian Military, the organiser of the event.
Stating that soccer isn’t only a sport however an emotion for the folks of Assam, Sarma mentioned the federal government has been nurturing abilities in order that the nation turns into a sporting superpower in days to return. He additional said that each one efforts are on to revive the glories of tournaments within the state like Bordoloi Trophy.
“The cooperation from the Assam authorities has been phenomenal and we’re assured that this can herald a brand new starting for the sport within the state,” mentioned Lt Gen Ok Ok Repswal, Chief of Employees (Jap Command) and Durand organising committee chairman.
“The matches in Guwahati might be held on the Indira Gandhi Athletic stadium within the metropolis. I thank the Chief Minister for taking outing to encourage us on this effort at selling and spreading the love for the sport of soccer additional within the state,” Repswal mentioned.
Talking on the event, the chief minister termed the holding of the matches for the event in Assam a historic occasion for the folks of the state. He lauded the armed forces for being patrons to the event, said that the 131st version of the Durand Cup is particular within the sense that 20 groups, together with 11 from the Indian Tremendous League, might be individuals.
Assam will host 10 group matches, mentioned the chief minister, within the presence of senior officers of Indian Military, the organiser of the event.
Stating that soccer isn’t only a sport however an emotion for the folks of Assam, Sarma mentioned the federal government has been nurturing abilities in order that the nation turns into a sporting superpower in days to return. He additional said that each one efforts are on to revive the glories of tournaments within the state like Bordoloi Trophy.
“The cooperation from the Assam authorities has been phenomenal and we’re assured that this can herald a brand new starting for the sport within the state,” mentioned Lt Gen Ok Ok Repswal, Chief of Employees (Jap Command) and Durand organising committee chairman.
“The matches in Guwahati might be held on the Indira Gandhi Athletic stadium within the metropolis. I thank the Chief Minister for taking outing to encourage us on this effort at selling and spreading the love for the sport of soccer additional within the state,” Repswal mentioned.