Army Red (football team)

Not to be confused with Army Green (football team).

Army Red
Full nameArmy Red football team
(Indian Army football team)
Short nameARFT, IAFT
GroundVarious
OwnerServices Sports Control Board
Indian Army
Head coachL. Antony Ramesh
LeagueCFL Premier Division

Army Red, also known as Indian Army football team[1][2] is one of the football sections that represents Indian Army. The team regularly participates in the Durand Cup,[3][4][5][6] Calcutta Premier Division and various regional tournaments.[7][8]

Army Red operates rugby sevens team that competes in the prestigious All India & South Asia Rugby Tournament.[9]

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