Cooch Behar Cup

Cooch Behar Cup
The trophy of Cooch Behar Cup
Organising bodyIndian Football Association
Founded1893; 131 years ago (1893)
RegionIndia
Most successful team(s)Mohun Bagan (18 titles)

The Cooch Behar Cup was an Indian football tournament held in Kolkata and organised by the Indian Football Association.[1] Incorporated in 1893, it was one of the oldest football tournaments in Asia.[2][3]

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