New Delhi, July 7 -- President Droupadi Murmu unveiled the coveted Durand Cup trophies at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre (RBCC) in New Delhi on Tuesday.

The Trophy Unveiling and Flag Off Ceremony marked the official commencement of the 135th Durand Cup's build-up towards its July 25th kick-off at Kolkata's iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK), according to a press release.

Continuing a cherished tradition associated with the Highest Office of the country and the century-old Durand Cup, the President once again graced Asia's oldest football tournament, a legacy that can be traced back to the tenure of India's first President, Dr Rajendra Prasad. The President's Cup, one of the three unique Trophies ...