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[The Darjeeling Chronicle @TheDarjChron]

CELEBRATING THE 6th OLDEST FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT IN INDIA: The Herlihy Memorial Cup, Darjeeling

The Herlihy Memorial Cup is the 6th oldest football tournament in India, and the most prestigious sporting tradition in Darjeeling.

It began in 1917 and was established by Jack O'Mahogany in memory of his aunt, Mrs. Herlihy, who died in Darjeeling. He donated a pure silver trophy, which remains one of the tournament's most treasured symbols.

The competition is organised every year by the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Sports Association at Gorkha Stadium in Lebong. It is played in a knockout format with football clubs and institutional teams from Darjeeling and the surrounding regions, including Bhutan, Nepal and Kolkata. The final is traditionally held on 15 August, India's Independence Day, and attracts thousands of football fans.

For more than a century, the Herlihy Memorial Cup has played a major role in promoting football in the Darjeeling hills. It has provided local players with a platform to showcase their talent and has become a source of pride for the region.

Although it is not a national tournament, it enjoys great respect because of its long history and rich tradition.

Today, the Herlihy Memorial Cup has become a lasting symbol of Darjeeling's football heritage.

Good Luck to all teams participating. Youall are part of a great historic legacy.

@BluePilgrims @IndianFootball @Footballe @TrollFootball @EnglandFootball

[Manas @MDisoriya]

RIP Nims Dai
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[αdil @ixadilx]

Fight Like A Girl.

[The Paperclip @Paperclip_In]

Last night delivered an extraordinary World Cup semifinal. Argentina edged past England 2–1, powered by yet another Lionel Messi masterclass. But amid the scenes of jubilation, TV cameras briefly found these two fans in the crowd. Here is an interesting story. Thread 1/26

[caetano santista🏳️🏴 @caetanosantista]

No último gol de Neymar Jr pela Seleção Brasileira.

A bandeira do Santos Futebol Clube esteve lá.

[` @chixxsays]

Farewell, Neymar. Thank you for being such a special part of our childhood 🤍😔

[Maroon Base @MaroonBase]

𝐍𝐞𝐲𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐉𝐫. 💔

[Warpaint Journal @WarpaintJournal]

July knows that pain and beauty can occupy the same branch. Bougainvillea spills over cracked walls, rain gathers in potholes, and the sky opens above homes carrying private sorrow. Life has always been shameless enough to flower beside what hurts.

[Maroon Base @MaroonBase]

Casemiro X Neymar Jr! 🇧🇷

[OFootball @ofootball__]

The Prince is Back 🇧🇷

[Warpaint Journal @WarpaintJournal]

It’s the perfect time of year to eat mangoes over the sink and call it a proper meal.

[DD News @DDNewslive]

Prof. Gambir Singh Yonzone, a distinguished botanist, educationist, environmentalist and institution builder from the Darjeeling hills, will be honoured with Padma Shri for his exceptional contribution to the welfare of the Darjeeling hills and the nation.

Popularly known for his lifelong dedication, he was declared a "Living Treasure of Darjeeling" by INTACH. The first Indian Nepali (Gorkha) to earn an M. Sc. and a Ph.D. in Botany. He has received numerous honours at local, national and international levels.

#PeoplesPadma2026 #PeoplesPadma #PadmaAwards2026

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[Dikcha Mukhia @Dikcha_M]

My favourite says goodbye today!! ❤️

[Manchester United @ManUtd_ID]

Sampai mati ❤️♾️

[Dikcha Mukhia @Dikcha_M]

We found a Hole in the Wall. #Ktm

[Warpaint Journal @WarpaintJournal]

you have mistaken familiarity for safety, because you know how it goes, even if it does not feel good

[Science girl @sciencegirl]

Different types of Bougainvillea

[Dikcha Mukhia @Dikcha_M]

Kept where it’s safe.
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