Guwahati: The three coveted Durand Cup trophies were unveiled by Manipur’s chief executive N Biren Singh, a former professional footballer himself on Wednesday as the five-city Trophy tour arrived in the State’s football powerhouse.
Manipur is all set to become the first-time hosts of the century-old tournament, Asia’s oldest, along with Assam, as Imphal’s KhumanLampak stadium gets set to host 10 groups games of the 131st Durand Cup, from August 18- September 5.
Lt Gen K K Repswal, the Eastern Command’s chief of staff, and the head of the Durand organising committee were also present on the occasion.