Football has always held a special place in the hearts of the people of Bengal. Asia’s oldest league, known for its rich legacy, history, passionate fans, and outstanding talents, this Calcutta Football league has become a symbol of unity, resilience, and the undying spirit of sportsmanship.
The century old Calcutta Football League, for the first time this year,will get a Running Trophy.
This was announced in a Press Conference at IFA office recently. The beautiful silver trophy weighing 7 kg, has been gifted by a popular business house of Kolkata.
A brand committed to promoting health and wellness, has now announced their proud association with the prestigious Calcutta Football League. It is a moment of immense joy for all Kolkatans to unveil a glimpse of a highly anticipated trophy for this remarkable sporting event.
IFA President Ajit Bandyopadhyay, Secretary Anirban Dutta, Director of this food product company, Simran Sahu and other dignitaries were present at the press conference.
The Secretary of IFA , Anirban Dutta said “a tournament is always known by it’s trophy. But we had no Running Trophy of Calcutta league so long.This year, this beautiful trophy will bear the testimony of Calcutta football league.”
The Director, Simran Sahu said, they were always associated with the craze of Kolkata football and are proud of being associated with this emotion !
Image source: IFA
Report – Pratyusha Mukherjee
(Author is a Sr.journalist based in Kolkata with 20 years of experience in covering the east and northeast, with specialisation in Defence and Sports.In her illustrated career she has covered many major events and achieved International and National media awards for Journalism).
