West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee kicks a ball ahead of the Durand Cup 2025 match between East Bengal and South United.
Durand Cup 2025 Opening Ceremony: Asia’s Oldest Tournament Begins In Kolkata Amid Fanfare And Dignitaries
The Durand Cup 2025 kicked off with the opening match between East Bengal and South United FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Wednesday, 23 July 2025. Ahead of the Group A clash, the tournament had a grand opening ceremony, which featured traditional dance performances and martial arts demonstrations from various states such as West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Punjab. Present at the opening ceremony were dignitaries, including West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who greeted both sets of players ahead of kickoff.
Durand Cup 2025 Opening Ceremony
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee greets the East Bengal players ahead of the start of the Durand Cup 2025 match against South United.
Durand Cup 2025 Opening Ceremony
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Dancers demonstrate the Maratha martial arts ahead of the Durand Cup 2025 match between East Bengal and South United.
Durand Cup 2025 Opening Ceremony
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee poses with the Durand Cup trophy ahead of the match between East Bengal and South United.
Durand Cup 2025 Opening Ceremony
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Traditional dance number from Punjab being performed ahead of the Durand Cup 2025 match between East Bengal and South United.
Durand Cup 2025 Opening Ceremony
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Members of the 5 Gorkha Rifles demonstrate a performance using the traditional weapon Kukri ahead of the Durand Cup 2025 match between East Bengal and South United.
Durand Cup 2025 Opening Ceremony
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Members of the 5 Gorkha Rifles demonstrate a performance using the traditional weapon Kukri ahead of the Durand Cup 2025 match between East Bengal and South United.
Durand Cup 2025 Opening Ceremony
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Members of the 5 Gorkha Rifles demonstrate a performance using the traditional weapon Kukri ahead of the Durand Cup 2025 match between East Bengal and South United.
Durand Cup 2025 Opening Ceremony
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Members of the 5 Gorkha Rifles demonstrate a performance using the traditional weapon Kukri ahead of the Durand Cup 2025 match between East Bengal and South United.
Durand Cup 2025 Opening Ceremony
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Dancers perform a traditional dance routine demonstrating the story of Goddess Durga ahead of the Durand Cup 2025 match between East Bengal and South United.
Durand Cup 2025 Opening Ceremony
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Dancers perform a traditional Baul song from West Bengal ahead of the Durand Cup 2025 match between East Bengal and South United.
Durand Cup 2025 Opening Ceremony
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Performers demonstrate Shastar Vidya and traditional performances from Punjab ahead of the Durand Cup 2025 match between East Bengal and South United.
Durand Cup 2025 Opening Ceremony
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Performers demonstrate Shastar Vidya and traditional performances from Punjab ahead of the Durand Cup 2025 match between East Bengal and South United.
Durand Cup 2025 Opening Ceremony
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Members of the Indian Armed Forces demonstrate the Krav Maga martial art form ahead of the Durand Cup 2025 match between East Bengal and South United.
Durand Cup 2025 Opening Ceremony
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Members of the Indian Armed Forces standing before the Durand Cup trophy ahead of the match between East Bengal and South United.
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