Indian Army soldiers of the Gorkha Regiment performed the traditional Khukri Dance at the opening ceremony of the Indian Armed Forces Durand Cup Football Tournament at Birsa Munda Football Stadium, Ranchi, Jharkhand, on 26 July 2026. (Photo: NationPress)
Soldiers of the Indian Army's Gorkha Regiment showcased the centuries-old Khukri Dance at the Durand Cup 2026 opening ceremony held at Birsa Munda Football Stadium in Ranchi on 26 July 2026. (Photo: NationPress)
Tribal artistes performed the traditional Paika Dance at the opening ceremony of the Indian Armed Forces Durand Cup Football Tournament at Birsa Munda Football Stadium, Ranchi, on 26 July 2026, blending Jharkhand's cultural heritage with the sporting spectacle. (Photo: NationPress)
The Durand Cup, Shimla Cup, and President's Cup were put on display at the opening ceremony of the Indian Armed Forces Durand Cup Football Tournament at Birsa Munda Football Stadium, Ranchi, on 26 July 2026. (Photo: NationPress)
Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters performed a spectacular air show at the opening ceremony of the Durand Cup 2026 football tournament at Birsa Munda Football Stadium, Ranchi, Jharkhand, on 26 July 2026. (Photo: NationPress)