Ashok ChatterjeeKolkata, July 24 -- Durand Cup, the oldest and one of the most prestigious football events in the country, is a test of endurance for all the participating teams, be it a new team or an established one. The Cup also provides a platform for new teams and players to showcase talent. There have been many success stories associated with the national tournament, which is now being managed by the Eastern Command of the Indian Army.
FC1, a team comprising players from Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, is one such team, which will be participating in the tournament for the first time.
When FC1 (FC One Kashmir) takes the field for its first-ever match, it will be the first real attempt to build a shared footballing identity across Jamm...