August 19, 2022: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacted with Army troops at Mantripukhri Garrison, Manipur.
The Defence Minister on Thursday inaugurated the Manipur chapter of the 131st Durand Cup at Khuman Lampak stadium here.
The Durand Cup, Asia’s oldest football tournament is being held in multiple venues of Kolkata, Imphal and Guwahati. Manipur is hosting 10 group C matches of the Cup.
Singh said it is a “historic day" as Durand cup was being played in Manipur.