Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Indian football season 2024-25 as per the AIFF calendar?
1. The Durand Cup 2024, Asia's oldest football tournament, is scheduled between July 26 and August 31.
2. The I-League 3 and the Junior Girls National Football Championship (Tier 1 & 2) will both run during the same calendar month.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only 1.
Statement 1 is Correct: The Durand Cup 2024, which is Asia's oldest football tournament, was officially scheduled to take place from July 26 to August 31, 2024.
Statement 2 is Incorrect: The I-League 3 and the Junior Girls National Football Championship (Tier 1 & 2) do not run during the same calendar month. According to the AIFF calendar:
- The Junior Girls National Football Championship (Tier 1 & 2) was scheduled for July 15 – July 31, 2024.
- The I-League 3 was scheduled for August 1 – September 30, 2024.