Dalhousie AC

Dalhousie
The earliest crest of Dalhousie AC
Full nameDalhousie Athletic Club
Short nameDAC
Founded1878; 146 years ago (1878) (as Trades Club)[1]
1880; 144 years ago (1880) (as Dalhousie Club)
GroundVarious
Head coachMridul Banerjee
LeagueCFL Premier Division
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Dalhousie Athletic Club is an Indian professional sports club based in Kolkata, West Bengal, best known for its football section.[2][3][4][5][6] It was established in 1880,[7] during the British rule in India.[8][9][10] Dalhousie has competed in the Premier Division of Calcutta Football League for a long time.[11]

Dalhousie AC's club tent is located in Mayo Road, Kolkata Maidan, in Esplanade. Besides sporting achievements, the club is also known for organizing cultural activities alongside social initiatives.[12]

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