Guwahati, July 27 -- The historic 134th edition of the IndianOil Durand Cup, Asia's oldest football tournament, began on Sunday in Assam's Kokrajhar, marking a proud moment for the region as it hosted its first official match of the tournament.

The event is being organized across five Indian cities: Kolkata, Shillong, Imphal, Jamshedpur, and Kokrajhar.

Some of the most prominent personalities from the world of football and regional politics graced the opening ceremony in Kokrajhar.

Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri attended the event, drawing massive applause from fans. Also present were Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) Chief Executive Member Pramod Boro, Bhutan's former Prime Minister Dr. Lotay Tshering, and Minister Urkhao Goura ...