Mohun Bagan fans are in for a grand surprise. Mohun Bagan Super Giant has decided to pay tribute and homage to the history. As a result, the B2 and the C2 stand of the Yuva Bharati Krirangan have been named the 1899 stand & 1911 stand respectively. The Kolkata giants begin their ISL 2023-24 season against newly promoted Punjab FC at their home ground, aka the Salt Lake Stadium on 23rd September.
On this very day (23rd September), the two stands will be inaugurated and the die-hard Mariners will be spotted screaming their lungs out from the stands in support of their beloved mariners.
The ticket prices for the home games for the Mariners have also been kept at a modest rate. Ticket prices for fans are available in 3 different prices – Rs.50, Rs.100 and Rs.150. The tickets can be booked from the official ticket partner’s website i.e BookMyShow.
The prices for the 1889 stand have been priced at Rs. 100 while the tickets for the 1911 stand can be bought for a price of Rs.150.
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Why 1889 and 1911 are the two names for the stands?
The answer is very simple, these two are the most vital years that have been etched in the history of this centenarian club. Arguably the oldest club in Asia, the Green and Maroon Club is 134 years old.
On the 15th of August 1889, the club was founded, then known as Mohun Bagan Sporting Club. Bhupendra Nath Basu was adjudged as the first president of the club.
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With the country growing tired of the British Raj, it was Mohun Bagan who first defeated the British. On 29 July 1911, (now known as Mohun Bagan day), Mohun Bagan became the first club in the history of the country to win the IFA Shield. From playing with bare feet to defeating a British side, the East Yorkshire Regiment, Mohun Bagan etched their name in the golden pages of history.
Therefore it is specifically for these 2 reasons that these years are extremely important for the club and thus paying tribute to the history of the Mariners, the club has decided to rename the two stands of the YBK.
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