Kokrajhar: The 133rd edition of the IndianOil Durand Cup tournament, returns to Kokrajhar for the 2nd consecutive year. The three coveted Durand Cup trophies were displayed at the Bodofa Cultural Complex, Chandamari. Pramod Boro, Chief Executive Member, Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) and Nandita Gorlosa, Minister for Power, Sports & Youth Welfare, Cooperation and Indigenous Tribal Faith & Culture (Archaeology) Dept Government of Assam on Sunday alongside Lt General RC Srikanth, VSM, Chief of Staff, HQ Eastern Command, and Chairman Durand Cup Organising Committee (DCOC) were among the dignitaries present for the event.
Kokrajhar hosted six group matches in the previous 132nd IndianOil Durand Cup edition. Also, it is the second venue in Assam to host the prestigious tournament. It is also scheduled to host a knockout stage game, details of which have not been finalised yet.
Promod Boro welcomed all dignitaries and guests. He said, “I am very happy that the Indian Army has favourably responded to our request of holding an additional game this year in Kokrajhar and have kept their promise to us. As a result a seventh game, that too a quarter-final knockout of the Durand Cup will be held here for the very first time. We are very grateful and such magnanimity will only do wonders to the already cordial civil-military relationship, existing in the Bodoland region. Like everyone here, I too will be rooting for our favourite Bodoland FC boys. We also look forward to competitive and exciting football matches in the coming days. And wish all visiting teams a wonderful time in Kokrajhar during their visit.”
Group E, comprises North-East United FC (NEUFC) and Odisha FC along with BSF. The local Bodoland FC team will also be based in Kokrajhar. The first match is scheduled to kick off at the SAI Stadium between the popular Bodoland FC and NEUFC. This is what can be dubbed as an all-Assam derby, taking place on July 30, 2024.
Here is the full schedule of IndianOil Durand Cup 2024 matches in Kokrajhar.
