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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Durand Cup 2022, Asia’s Oldest tournament is related to which sport?

A	Football
B	Hockey
C	Cricket
D	Kabaddi

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Hosted by the Durand Football Tournament Society (DFTS) and All India Football Federation (AIFF), the tournament is the oldest existing club football tournament in Asia and the fifth oldest national football competition in the world.

Detailed explanation-2: -The 2022 Durand Cup, also known as IndianOil Durand Cup due to sponsorship ties with Indian Oil Corporation, was the 131st edition of Durand Cup, the oldest football tournament in Asia, and also the first edition since it was recognised by the Asian Football Confederation.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Durand Football Tournament or Durand Cup is a football competition in India that was first held in 1888 in Annadale, Shimla. It is the oldest football tournament in India as well as in Asia. It is co-hosted by the Durand Football Tournament Society (DFTS).

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is Football. Durand cup started in 1888, is the oldest football tournament in Asia. Durand cup the third oldest football tournament in the World. Oldest was the FA cup (1871) of England.

Detailed explanation-5: -The winning team is presented with three trophies - Durand Cup (the original tournament trophy), Shimla Trophy (donated by the residents of Shimla) and President’s Cup (rewarded from post-independence era).

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