Mohun Bagan Day is celebrated annually on July 29th to commemorate one of the most historic victories in Indian football. On this day in 1911, Mohun Bagan Athletic Club, an Indian football team, won the IFA Shield by defeating the East Yorkshire Regiment 2-1. This victory was significant as it was the first time an Indian team had defeated a British team in a major football tournament, symbolizing a moment of national pride and resistance against British colonial rule.
Mohun Bagan Athletic Club, founded in 1889, is one of the oldest and most successful football clubs in India. The club is based in Kolkata, West Bengal, and has a rich history of achievements in Indian football.
On Mohun Bagan Day, the club honors its past players and celebrates its legacy with various events, including award ceremonies, matches, and cultural programs. The day serves as a reminder of the club's contribution to Indian sports and its role in the broader nationalistic movement during the colonial period.
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