President Murmu unveils Durand Cup 2026 trophies; a Sri Lankan team joins
President Droupadi Murmu unveiled and flagged off the trophies of the Durand Cup Tournament 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on 7 July 2026.
Summary
President Droupadi Murmu unveiled and flagged off the trophies of the Durand Cup Tournament 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi, on 7 July 2026. The tournament's three trophies are the Durand Cup, the President's Cup and the Shimla Trophy. The President noted that new teams, including one from Sri Lanka, will compete this year, and said India still has a long way to go to establish itself on the global football stage.
Key facts
- Event
- Unveiling of Durand Cup 2026 trophies, 7 July 2026
- Venue
- Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre
- Trophies
- Durand Cup, President's Cup, Shimla Trophy
- New entrant
- A team from Sri Lanka
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which three trophies are contested in the Durand Cup tournament, unveiled by the President on 7 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Durand Cup, President's Cup and Shimla Trophy
The President referred to the Durand Cup, the President's Cup and the Shimla Trophy.
A team from which country is among the new entrants in the Durand Cup 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Sri Lanka
The President noted that new teams, including a team from Sri Lanka, would compete this year.