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BS News Agency, Kokrajhar, July 15, 2025: The three trophies of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup, were unveiled here at the Bodofa Cultural Complex in Kokrajhar, Assam, post a two-day Trophy Tour of the five districts of the autonomous Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) of the state, amidst region wise celebrations of football. The grand ceremony was graced by Smt. Nandita Gorlosa, Hon. Cabinet Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare, Government of Assam, who was Chief Guest.
Also in attendance were top Army officials including Maj. Gen. Rajesh Arun Moghe, VSM, Vice-Chairman, Durand Cup Organising Committee (DCOC) and Maj. Gen, Hartej Singh Bajaj, VSM, COS Gajraj Corps, among others.
Also present was eminent footballer from the region, Durga Boro, who played for clubs like Churchill Brothers and NorthEast United, both Durand Cup champions.
Speaking on the occasion Smt. Nandita Gorlosa, Hon Cabinet Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare, Government of Assam said, “With Durand Cup coming to Assam and Kokrajhar – “The City of Peace”, many players from Bodoland will be gaining a lot of experience and it will help in improving the game for the coming years. We have two teams from Assam in the Durand Cup and I hope that in the coming years we will see more teams from the state participating in the Durand Cup. Sports is now an integral part of Kokrajhar and the government has taken lot of steps to promote sports in the region. The love for football in Bodoland is big and Durand Cup will only help to increase the love for the game. I wish everyone involved a remarkable Durand Cup.”
Maj Gen. Rajesh Arun Moghe VSM, General Officer Commanding, Bengal Sub Area and Vice-Chairman, DCOC also shared his thoughts saying,