![President Droupadi Murmu unveiled and flagged off the Durand Cup, the President's Cup and Shimla Trophy at Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu unveiled and flagged off the Durand Cup, the President's Cup and Shimla Trophy at Rashtrapati Bhavan.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fdurandcupnaijpg_1720608665746.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
July 10, 2024, 04:21 PM - 2 min read
The 133rd edition of Asia's oldest and world's fifth oldest tournament begins on July 27 and will be played in four cities - Kolkata, Kokrajhar in Assam, Shillong in Meghalaya and Jamshedpur in Jharkhand.
Read more![Virat Kohli with Sunil Chhetri. Virat Kohli with Sunil Chhetri.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fviratchhetrinaijpg_1715933790347.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 17, 2024, 01:46 PM - 2 min read
"He (Chhetri) is a great player. He messaged me as well informing me that he's going to do that. But I would say I felt like he is at peace with the decision," Kohli said in a short video interview on his IPL side Royal Challengers Benagluru's 'X' page.
Read more![The long-serving national team captain announced his decision via a video he posted on his social media accounts. The long-serving national team captain announced his decision via a video he posted on his social media accounts.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fchhetrijpg_1715850529928.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 16, 2024, 02:38 PM - 2 min read
Chhetri's glittering career, spanning two decades, will come to a fitting end at the Mecca of Indian football, Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium.
Read more![India now boasts a staggering 27,936 registered female footballers. Image X. India now boasts a staggering 27,936 registered female footballers. Image X.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Funtitled-design-20240426t173629144jpg_1714133255337.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
April 26, 2024, 05:37 PM - 2 min read
In a groundbreaking development for Indian football, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has reported a monumental surge of 138% in women's player registrations over the past 21 months.
Read more![Richard Hood, former head of player development at the All India Football Federation (AIFF), has uncovered startling statistics regarding the origins of India's elite footballers. Richard Hood, former head of player development at the All India Football Federation (AIFF), has uncovered startling statistics regarding the origins of India's elite footballers.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Foip-55jpeg_1713064303170.jpeg&w=3840&q=8)
April 14, 2024, 08:41 AM - 2 min read
The data reveals that a significant proportion of players representing India since 2002 have originated from just six states and Greater Mumbai, showcasing a concentration of talent in specific regions.
Read more![The AIFF on Thursday named 26 probables for the India under-23 camp ahead of their two friendly matches against their Malaysian counterparts on March 22 and 25 at Kuala Lumpur. The AIFF on Thursday named 26 probables for the India under-23 camp ahead of their two friendly matches against their Malaysian counterparts on March 22 and 25 at Kuala Lumpur.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Faiffjpg_1710414943378.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
March 14, 2024, 04:45 PM - 2 min read
The AIFF on Thursday named 26 probables for the India under-23 camp ahead of their two friendly matches against their Malaysian counterparts on March 22 and 25 at Kuala Lumpur.
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January 23, 2024, 08:04 PM - 2 min read
The defeat marked the end of India's Asian Cup journey, leaving them without a win in the tournament and highlighting the need for introspection and improvement in future campaigns.
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