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Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 27 (ANI): The opening ceremony of the 133rd Durand Cup took place on Saturday at the iconic Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. The opening ceremony saw dancers performing bhangra at the Salt Lake Stadium before the inaugural match of the tournament. Speaking to ANI, MoS for Sports and Youth, West Bengal government, Manoj Tiwary said that football is in the blood of the people in Kolkata. “People of Kolkata are sports lovers and football is in their blood…it is a good thing that Army and our state govt together are organising this (Durand Cup football tournament…