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Churachand Singh Trophy
Churachand Singh Trophy, also known as the Churachand Singh Invitation Trophy (Sir Churachand Singh Memorial Football Tournament), is an annual Indian football tournament held in Manipur and organized by All Manipur Football Association (A.M.F.A). History The tournament was first started in 1950 and is named after Manipur's Maharaja Churachand Singh. At its every inception, the Tournament had been organised by the Manipur Sports Association (MSA). With the amalgamation of Manipur Sports Association and Manipur Olympic Association in 1954, the Tournament came under the management of All Manipur Football Association. Apart from some top clubs from Manipur, clubs from neighbouring states also have participated. Assam Rifles have won the tournament for a record nine times. The current champions are NEROCA FC who won their 6th title by defeating Southern Sporting Union at the 62nd edition of the tournament in 2020. Trophy The Winner's Trophy was donated by the former King Bodhch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All Manipur Football Association
All Manipur Football Association (AMFA) is the state governing body of football in Manipur. It is affiliated with the All India Football Federation The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is the national governing body of football in India. It is a member of FIFA, the international governing body of football and affiliated to Asian Football Confederation. It is affiliated to Ministry o ..., the national governing body. The AMFA's state league is the highest and the biggest football level tournament in Manipur. Pyramidal structures of Manipur football State League Manipur State League AMFA Cup Winners Cup District level Super Division District level first division District level second division District level three division Stadiums and locations Organizational officers References Football in Manipur Football governing bodies in India Sports organizations established in 1973 1973 establishments in Manipur {{India-footyclub-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eastern Sporting Union
Eastern Sporting Union, generally known as ESU in Manipur, is an Indian professional association football, football club based in Imphal, Manipur. It's women's team competed in the Indian Women's League. Eastern Sporting Union is one of the most successful women's football club in India, and champion of the inaugural Indian Women's League. History Founded on 14 March 1946, Eastern Sporting Union by the public leaders of East Imphal tehsil under the patronage of HH Bodhchandra Singh is one of the oldest clubs in Manipur. Team records Seasons 2018 women's squad Technical staff Honours Domestic tournaments Cup * Churachand Singh Trophy **Champions (3): 1967, 1972, 2002–03 **Runners-up (1): 1974 *Kohima Royal Gold Cup **Runner-up (1): 1992 Women's team *Indian Women's League **Champions (1): 2016–17 Indian Women's League season, 2016-17 **Runners-up (1): 2017–18 Indian Women's League season, 2017-18 * Manipur Women's League ** Champions (5): 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Football Cup Competitions In India
Football is a family of team sports that involve, to varying degrees, kicking a ball to score a goal. Unqualified, the word ''football'' normally means the form of football that is the most popular where the word is used. Sports commonly called ''football'' include association football (known as ''soccer'' in North America and Australia); gridiron football (specifically American football or Canadian football); Australian rules football; rugby union and rugby league; and Gaelic football. These various forms of football share to varying extent common origins and are known as "football codes". There are a number of references to traditional, ancient, or prehistoric ball games played in many different parts of the world. Contemporary codes of football can be traced back to the codification of these games at English public schools during the 19th century. The expansion and cultural influence of the British Empire allowed these rules of football to spread to areas of British ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Football In Manipur
Football is a family of team sports that involve, to varying degrees, kicking a ball to score a goal. Unqualified, the word ''football'' normally means the form of football that is the most popular where the word is used. Sports commonly called ''football'' include association football (known as ''soccer'' in North America and Australia); gridiron football (specifically American football or Canadian football); Australian rules football; rugby union and rugby league; and Gaelic football. These various forms of football share to varying extent common origins and are known as "football codes". There are a number of references to traditional, ancient, or prehistoric ball games played in many different parts of the world. Contemporary codes of football can be traced back to the codification of these games at English public schools during the 19th century. The expansion and cultural influence of the British Empire allowed these rules of football to spread to areas of British ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Assam Regiment
The Assam Regiment is an infantry regiment of the Indian Army. The regiment consists of 25 battalions: 15 regular battalions, 3 Rashtriya Rifles battalions, 5 Territorial Army battalions (including 2 ecological battalions). It recruits exclusively from all the eight Northeastern states of India. History The regiment was raised on 15 June 1941 in Shillong by Lt. Col. Ross Howman to meet the claim of the then undivided state of Assam for its own fighting unit and to counter the threat of the Japanese invasion of India. The area of Elephant Falls in Shillong was chosen to raise the first battalion and it was there, under British instructors, that the first troops were trained. The initial draft of the regiment was drawn from undivided Assam, and consisted of the doughty Ahoms of Assam who had proved their martial prowess by defeating the Mughals at the Battle of Saraighat. The hardy, tough and cheerful Misings, Boros, Nagas, Kukis, Khasis, karbi , Garos, Meiteis and later on, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Border Security Force (football Team)
Border Security Force Sporting Club is an Indian institutional multi-sports club known for its football team. The club is based in Jalandhar, Punjab, and currently competing in the Punjab State Super Football League. They are one of the dominating teams in Independence Cup of Assam. History The team is well known for winning the prestigious Durand Cup on seven occasions during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Legendary player Sukhwinder Singh represented the club from 1974 to 1978. The team also spent one season in the old National Football League during the 1999–2000 season. They were relegated after finishing in 11th place. Rivalries As one of the renowned clubs from the state of Punjab, Border Security Force nurtured rivalries with numerous local sides including Leaders Club, Punjab Police, JCT Mills, in the state leagues. Honours League * National Football League II **Champions (1): 1998–99 *Punjab State Super Football League **Champions (5): 1985–86, 1988, 2000â ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aryan FC
Aryan Football Club (also known as both Aryans and Aryan; formerly Techno Aryan FC) is an Indian professional multi-sports club based in Kolkata, West Bengal, that competes in the Calcutta Football League. The club was founded in 1884 as ''Aryan Sports Club''. It started playing football some years later, making it one of Asia's oldest football clubs. It plays home matches at the East Bengal-Aryan Ground. History Formation and journey (1884–1930) During the age of associations of Bengali nationalism in late 19th century, Sir Dukhiram Majumder, Kalicharan Mitra, Manmatha Ganguly were the pupils of Nagendra Prasad Sarbadhikari, who practiced and popularized football. Majumder founded a sporting organization named "Students Union" in Mohun Bagan Villa. When the organization discontinued due to disagreements over wearing boots, Majumder went on to form Aryans Club in Maharaja Durga Charan Laha's Telipara field in Shyampukur. Before the advent of East Bengal and Mohammedan Spo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Imphal Sporting Association
North Imphal Sporting Association, commonly known as NISA Manipur, is an Indian professional football club based in Thangmeiband, Manipur. NISA is five-time champions of the Manipur State League, which is a project under the ''Vision Asia'' program by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). They have also participated in the I-League 2nd Division, then second tier of Indian football league system. History Formation and journey North Imphal Sporting Association was originally founded during the 1950s and was revived in 2006. The club is affiliated with the All Manipur Football Association (AMFA). NISA has been participating in the prestigious Manipur State Football League since its inauguration in 2006 and lifted the trophy on three occasions. After winning the state league in the 2009–10 season, they qualified for the 2nd Division of the I-League, then top flight of Football in India. NISA lifted prestigious Churachand Singh Invitation Trophy in 2007, defeating AMOFA Moir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TRAU FC
Tiddim Road Athletic Union Football Club, or simply TRAU FC, is an Indian professional football club based in Imphal, Manipur, that competes in the I-League. The club made its I-League 2nd Division debut in the 2017–18 season. They promoted to the I-League in 2019, after winning the 2nd Division. The club's futsal section has taken part in the inaugural edition of AIFF Futsal Club Championship. TRAU also competes in the Manipur State League. History ''Tiddim Road Athletic Union'', which was instituted on 2 October 1954 in Kwakeithel, Imphal, has been a pioneering organisation in the field of sports activities. They have lifted the title of CC Meet, state league of Manipur six times and finished runners up nine times. TRAU was runners up in 1998 Bordoloi Trophy, losing 10–1 to Narbakhar FC, club from Uzbekistan in the final. They began their journey of I-League 2nd Division in 2018, and on 8 May, they qualified for the final round in I-League Qualifiers in their debut seas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Assam Rifles (football Club)
Assam Rifles Sports Club is a football section which represents Assam Rifles, one of the paramilitary forces of India. The team regularly participates in the prestigious Durand Cup, Bordoloi Trophy and various other regional football tournaments. Honours League *Assam State Premier League : Champions (3): 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11 : Runners-up (1): 2011–12 *Assam Club Championship : Champions (2): 1999, 2000 Cup * Bordoloi Trophy : Winners (1): 1964 : Runners-up (5): 1960, 1961, 1982, 1987, 2012 *Independence Day Cup : Winners (4): 1981, 2010, 2013, 2017 : Runners-up (2): 2012, 2022 * A.T.P.A. Shield : Winners (3): 1966, 2007, 2008 *Bodousa Cup : Winners (1) *Amba Medhi Football Tournament : Winners (4): 1994, 2000, 2007, 2008 *Churachand Singh Trophy Churachand Singh Trophy, also known as the Churachand Singh Invitation Trophy (Sir Churachand Singh Memorial Football Tournament), is an annual Indian football tournament held in Manipur and organized by All Manipur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manipur Football Team
The Manipur football team is an Indian football team representing Manipur in Indian state football competitions including the Santosh Trophy. They have appeared in the Santosh Trophy finals twice, and have won the trophy once, in 2002-03. Squad The following 22 players were called for the 2022–23 Santosh Trophy. Team officials Team Manager: Team Coach: Gift Raikhan (2022) Honours State * Santosh Trophy ** Winners (1): 2002–03 ** Runners-up (1): 2010–11 * B.C. Roy Trophy ** Winners (2): 1998–99, 1999–2000 ** Runners-up (4): 1991–92, 2000–01, 2004–05, 2008–09 * Mir Iqbal Hussain Trophy ** Winners (1): 1978–79 ** Runners-up (2): 1986–87, 2003–04 * M. Dutta Ray Trophy ** Winners (1): 1994 Others * Churachand Singh Trophy Churachand Singh Trophy, also known as the Churachand Singh Invitation Trophy (Sir Churachand Singh Memorial Football Tournament), is an annual Indian football tournament held in Manipur and organi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khuman Lampak Main Stadium
The Khuman Lampak Main Stadium is a multi-use stadium located in Imphal, Manipur, India. It is used mostly for football and athletics, and host matches of Manipur State League. The stadium holds 35,285 people and was built in 1999. This stadium lies inside the Khuman Lampak Sports Complex. The stadium's record attendance was set in a football match between NEROCA FC and Indian Arrows (2–1; 2017–18 I-League season), with 35,285 people in attendance (5 January 2018). Stadium The stadium is a one tier stadium with roofing only on the main stand. History Upgrade On 25 May 2011, it was announced that the stadium would get floodlights added along with a new turf. Football matches The Khuman Lampak Main Stadium hosts the home games of the local clubs NEROCA and TRAU who play in the I-League. The Imphal Derby gained fame in 2022 during the 131st edition of Durand Cup when competitive football returned to the stadium after COVID-19 pandemic in India. The Government of Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
