The Imphal chapter of the 134th Durand Cup 2025 kicked off with a vibrant flag-off ceremony of the Trophy Tour and Road Show from Sendra, Loktak Lake, Manipur. The event was ceremonially flagged off by Indian weightlifting star and Padma Shri awardee Saikhom Mirabai Chanu.
Organised by the Indian Army with support from the Manipur government, the Trophy Tour will traverse key locations across Imphal before culminating at the City Convention Centre, where a formal Trophy Showcasing Ceremony will be held in the presence of Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Chief Secretary Prashant Kumar Singh.
Mirabai Chanu expressed pride in Manipur being selected as a host city amid challenging times and urged young athletes to stay committed to sports. The event also witnessed participation from senior army officials, Bishnupur district authorities, and state dignitaries.
The 134th edition of the Durand Cup is being hosted across Kolkata, Shillong, Jamshedpur, Kokrajhar, and Imphal. In Imphal, Group F matches will feature TRAU FC, NEROCA FC, Indian Navy FT, and Real Kashmir FC, scheduled at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium on July 30, August 1, 4, 7, 10, and 12 at 4:00 PM.
