Explanation of Important Tournaments

1. FIFA cup: This cup is organized by “Federation of International Football Association”. It was established on may 21, 1904.

1. Durand Cup: It is the first tournament of football in India. This cup was started in 1888.
2. DCM Football Cup: This tournament was started in 1945 for the DCM Trophy.
3. Federation Cup: This tournament was started in 1977.
4. Subroto Cup: It is an inter- schools tournament of football.
5. Begum Hajrat Mahal Cup: It is a national level tournament of football for women.
6. Rajiv Gandhi Gold cup: It is a national level tournament of football for the boys below 21 years.
7. Santosh Trophy: It is a national level football tournament of India.
8. Olympic Games: Football was included in Olympic Games in 1908. Since then, football competition has become a part of these games.