Churachand Singh Trophy, also known as the Churachand Singh Invitation Trophy ( Sir Churachand Singh Memorial Football Tournament), is an annual Indian

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tournament held in Manipur and organized by All Manipur Football Association (A.M.F.A).

History

The tournament was first started in 1950 and is named after Manipur's Maharaja

Churachand Singh Maharaja Sir Meidingngu Churachand , also known as Churachandra or Chura Chand (1886–1941), was a Meitei King and a Maharaja of Kangleipak (). He ascended the throne after his predecessor Kulachandra Singh was jailed. He was a 5-year-old ...

. At its every inception, the Tournament had been organised by the Manipur Sports Association (MSA). With the amalgamation of Manipur Sports Association and Manipur Olympic Association in 1954, the Tournament came under the management of All Manipur Football Association. Apart from some top clubs from Manipur, clubs from neighbouring states also have participated. Assam Rifles have won the tournament for a record nine times. The current champions are NEROCA FC who won their 6th title by defeating

Southern Sporting Union Southern Sporting Union, also known as SSU, is an Indian professional football club based in Imphal, Manipur. It participates in Manipur State League, top division football league in Manipur. Honours Domestic Tournaments * Churachand Sing ...

at the 62nd edition of the tournament in 2020.

Trophy

The Winner's Trophy was donated by the former King

Bodhchandra Singh Maharaja Bodhchandra Singh or Bodhachandra Singh (1908–1955) was the last ruler of the Kingdom of Manipur. He ruled between 1941 and 15 October 1949. He married seven or nine women, his first wife being HH Srimati Maharani Tharendra Kishori ...

in memory of his father and is a gold plated Shield.

Venues

The matches of the tournament are held in multiple venues in Manipur and final is played at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium.

Results

References

{{Football in India Football in Manipur Football cup competitions in India 1950 establishments in India Recurring sporting events established in 1950