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Border Security Force
Full nameBorder Security Force Sporting Club
GroundGuru Gobind Singh Stadium
Capacity22,000
OwnerBorder Security Force
LeaguePunjab State Super Football League[1]

Border Security Force Sporting Club is an Indian multi-sports club best known for its football team. The club is based in Jalandhar, Punjab, and currently competing in the Punjab State Super Football League.[2][3][4] They are one of the dominating teams in Durand Cup and Independence Day Cup of Assam.[5]

BSF's corporate team competed in All India Public Sector tournament.[6]

History

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The team is well known for winning the prestigious Durand Cup on seven occasions during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.[7] Legendary player Sukhwinder Singh represented the club from 1974 to 1978.[8]

BSF players (in red) during the Durand Cup at the Ambedkar Stadium in 2008.

The team also spent one season in the old National Football League during the 1999–2000 season. They were relegated after finishing in 11th place.[9]

Rivalries

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As one of the renowned clubs from the state of Punjab, Border Security Force nurtured rivalries with numerous local sides including Leaders Club, Punjab Police, JCT Mills, in the state leagues.[10][11][12][13]

Ownership

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Main article: Border Security Force

Honours

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BSF players (in red) in action against ONGC FC in 2008 Durand Cup at Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi.

League

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Cup

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Other departments

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Field hockey

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Border Security Force has a field hockey team[37] that participated in Beighton Cup, one of the oldest field hockey tournaments in the world.[38][39] They also appeared in Bombay Gold Cup.[40]

Honours

Basketball

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BSF has been operating both men's and women's basketball teams, and competing in Punjab State Annual Basketball League.[50]

Honours

  • Punjab State Annual Basketball League
    • Runners-up (1): 2005[50]

See also

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