Know about the past winners list of the Durand Cup, the 2022 prize money and the top scorers
The 131st edition of the Durand Cup kicks off a new football season in India as FIFA’s ban takes effect.
Asia’s oldest football competition, which is also the third-oldest in the world, gets underway at Salt Lake stadium in this city. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will be present for the opening ceremony, which will come before a match between FC Goa and Mohammedan Sporting, the current champions, and the runners-up from last year. It might come to an end with President Droupadi Murmu awarding the awards on September 18, continuing a custom that was discontinued when the competition left New Delhi.
Durand Cup All Time Past Winners List, Results, Score, 2022 Prize Money, Top Goal Scorers History
What is Durand Cup?
The first Durand Football Tournament, or Durand Cup, was held in Shimla in 1888. It is an annual domestic football competition in India. The Durand Football Tournament Society (DFTS) and All India Football Federation (AIFF) are the tournament’s hosts. It is the third-oldest club football competition in the world and the oldest one still in existence in Asia.
Which team is the most successful team in Durand Cup in the winners list?
With 32 cup titles over the years and 16 wins apiece, East Bengal Club and Mohun Bagan AC are now the most successful teams.
Pre-independance era (1888–1947) Durand Cup Winners List
Post-independance era (1950–present)
2022 Durand Cup Prize Money
According to Lt. Gen. KK Repswal, SM, VSM, Chief of Staff, Eastern Command and chairman of the Durand Organising Committee, the prize money has been increased and is now sponsored by Indian Oil, with 60 lakh rupees going to the victors and 40 lakh for the runners-up. Last year, the first and second teams received 40 lakh and 20 lakh respectively.
Top Scorers
As of the 3rd of October 2021
Note: Just top scorers with three or more goals are mentioned.
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