Durand Cup - oldest tournament in Asia; organised by Defence Services

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding Durand Cup?

1) It is the oldest tournament in Asia.
2) The Defence Services have been associated in organizing Durand Football Tournament right from its inception.
- Published on 29 Aug 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
 
  • Durand Cup is a prestigious football tournament conducted in the country.
  • It was instituted in 1888 at Shimla by Sir Henry Mortimer Durand.
  • It is the oldest tournament in Asia and third oldest in the world after Football Association Cup of England and Scotland Football Association Cup.
  • The Defence Services have been associated in organizing Durand Football Tournament right from its inception.
  • Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, Chief of Air Staff & Chairman Chief of Staff Committee is the President of the Durand Football Tournament Society.
  • This year i.e. 2016 it is the 128th Edition of Durand Football Tournament.

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