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Hindustan Football Club is an Indian professional football club based in New Delhi.[1][2] Founded in 1948, the club usually participated in the I-League 2nd Division,[3][4][5] the second tier of Indian football league system.[6][7] They also participate in the FD Senior Division league[8][9][10] and uses Ambedkar Stadium as its home ground.

History

Formation and early history

Hindustan FC was founded in 1948 in Delhi.[11] Thus it became one of the oldest association football club from the capital city of India. The club has been affiliated with Delhi Soccer Association (DSA),[12] which is now known as Football Delhi,[13] and participated in the DSA Senior Division league (now FD Senior Division).[14] They are one time champion of the league and lifted the title in 2001–02 season.[15]

In November 2002, Hindustan participated in the inaugural edition of Delhi Lt. Governor's Cup and reached to the semi-finals.[16] In 2007, Hindustan FC roped in their first foreign coach, Bernard Operanozie from Nigeria.[17]

Hindustan clinched their second DSA Senior Division title in 2009 season as co-winners with Indian National FC.[18]

Present years

Hindustan Football Academy was started by the former club chairman D. K. Bose,[19] and they roped in Spanish professional coach Óscar Bruzón on board for a period of two years to train Delhi's budding footballers in the age group of under-12 and under-16.[20]

Hindustan FC, founded just after the independence of India, have been the flag bearers from the capital in the second tier of Indian football, having participated for a record 14 times.[21] They also participated in the 2014 I-League 2nd Division and moved to the Final Round of I-League Qualifiers,[22][23][24] finishing on fifth position[25][26] with four points in eight matches.[27][28]

Though their biggest achievement is finishing as the runners-up in the 2017–18 I-League 2nd Division,[29] under the coaching of Vikrant Sharma.[30][31][32][33] In the 2018–19 I-League 2nd Division, Hindustan finished at the bottom of the Group A and bowed out of the tournament.[34][35]

The club has participated in the 2021 FD Senior Division,[36][37][38] and finished as runners-up.

Stadium

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File:Ambedkar stadium in delhi at morning.jpg
Ambedkar Stadium in Feroz Shah Kotla, home ground of Hindustan.

Ambedkar Stadium in Delhi used to be the clubs' home ground for the DSA Senior Division.[39][40][41] It has also hosted I-League 2nd Division matches for the club.[42][43] It has a capacity of 35,000 spectators.

Rivalries

Hindustan FC have nurtured rivalries with other DSA Senior Division clubs, predominantly with Garhwal FC,[44] Simla Youngs,[45] Indian Air Force FC,[46][47] New Delhi Heroes, Sudeva Moonlight. Besides the state league, they faced one another in prestigious Durand Cup tournament, organized by the Indian Armed Forces.[48][49]

Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors

Period Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor
1996—1998 Phoenix Shoes
1998—2000 LML[50]
2000—2003 Electrolux
2003—2005 Coca-Cola India
2005—2006
2006—2008 Group 4 Securicor[51]
2008—2010 ONGC[52]
2010—2012 SAIL
2012—2014 Lotto Solutrean[53]
2014—2020 Cosco[54] Hero MotoCorp[55]

Women's team

On 29 November 2012, Hindustan FC launched its women's team with the unveiling of team jersey. At a press conference, Hindustan president Sushil Pandit said that the decision to launch the team was in line with the club philosophy to support women’s football.[56] Template:Quote box

The women's team competes in the Delhi Women's Football League, organised by Football Delhi (formerly known as Delhi Soccer Association (DSA)).[57][58] Its U17 women's team has been participating in the Khelo India Women's League since 2019.[59]

Hindustan FC U19

In 2013, Hindustan FC launched it's U19 team to participate in the Elite League (India).[60] The U19 team was from Delhi zone and first participated in the league during the 2014–15 I-League U19 season (group D – rest of India) and moved to final round.[61][62][63]

Honours

League

Cup

  • Lal Bahadur Shastri Cup
    • Runners-up (1): 1995[69]

Notable former players

For current and former notable Hindustan FC players with a Wikipedia article, see: Hindustan FC players.

Managerial history

See also

References

  1. ↑ 2nd Division I-League: focus on Hindustan FC. i-league.org(19 March 2015). Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  2. ↑ I-League 2nd Division standings. www.goal.com. Goal. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
  3. ↑ Match report: ARA vs Hindustan. i-league.org. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
  4. ↑ I-League 2nd Division Fixtures. theindianleague.in. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
  5. ↑ NEROCA defeats Southern Samity, awaits for a win or a draw to reach to the final round. Sportstract(27 February 2017). Retrieved 10 July 2018.
  6. ↑ Archived copy. Retrieved 2010-05-02.
  7. ↑ 5 city teams in the 2nd Division(2 January 2012). Retrieved 7 January 2012.
  8. ↑ Football: Super League gets legal notice by Hindustan FC Template:Webarchive sportstar.thehindu.com. Sportstar. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  9. ↑ DSA Senior Division League by Delhi Soccer Association Template:Webarchive footballdelhi.com. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  10. ↑ DSA Senior Division Open League begins Tuesday. timesofindia.indiatimes.com. The Times of India. Retrieved 26 January 2013.
  11. ↑ India - List of Foundation Dates, Schöggl, Hans. rsssf.com. Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  12. ↑ Football Delhi Senior Division League: All clubs. footballdelhi.com. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  13. ↑ Football Delhi: A Complete Revival of The Game in The Capital, Josh, Sumit. www.thequint.com. The Quint(8 May 2018). Retrieved 11 December 2021.
  14. ↑ Delhi Senior Division to kick-off July 30, Choudhuri, Arunava. arunfoot.blogspot.com. Arunava about Football. Retrieved 26 January 2013.
  15. ↑ 2001/02 Season in Indian Football:. indianfootball.de. Indian Football Network. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
  16. ↑ 1st Lt. Governor's Cup 2002:, Arunava, Chaudhuri. indianfootball.de. Indian Football Network.
  17. ↑ NEWS FOR THE MONTH OF September 2007. indianfootball.de. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  18. ↑ Tibetan or Indian footballers? DSA goofs up yet again. timesofindia.indiatimes.com(9 March 2009). Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  19. ↑ Hindustan Football Club from Delhi, home page Template:Webarchive footballdelhi.com. Retrieved 28 February 2021
  20. ↑ HFA ropes in Spanish coach for football enthusiasts of Delhi. The Times of India(5 July 2012).
  21. ↑ Eighteen Teams Will Contest In Second Division League 2017-18. I-League(20 February 2018). Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  22. ↑ 2nd Division League Starts in Feb ’14. Retrieved 2014-01-16.
  23. ↑ Wahingdoh prove 'two' good for Kalighat MS, Maitra, Sayantan. www.the-aiff.com. All India Football Federation(10 April 2014). Retrieved 15 July 2019.
  24. ↑ Kalighat drub United Sikkim. Retrieved 15 July 2019.Template:Dead link
  25. ↑ 2nd Division League Starts in Feb ’14. Retrieved 2014-02-10.
  26. ↑ 2nd Div League: Teams Qualified. Retrieved 2014-02-18.
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  29. ↑ EIGHTEEN TEAMS WILL CONTEST IN SECOND DIVISION LEAGUE 2017-18. aiff.com. All India Football Federation(21 February 2018). Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  30. ↑ Real Kashmir makes history after booking I-League berth. espn.in(30 May 2018). Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  31. ↑ I-League 2nd Division: Hindustan FC stuns TRAU. Sportstarlive.com. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  32. ↑ 2nd Division I-League: Real Kashmir promoted to I-League. goal.com(30 May 2018). Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  33. ↑ Delhi Dynamos go down fighting to Hindustan FC. Khel Now. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  34. ↑ I-League 2nd division: Hindustan FC’s match against Lonestar Kashmir in doubt. sportstar.thehindu.com. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  35. ↑ I-League 2nd Division 2018-19, prilimenary round summary. Soccerway.com. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  36. ↑ Senior Division | Football Delhi. footballdelhi.com. Football Delhi. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
  37. ↑ The Groups for the Football Delhi Senior Division 2021 are out!. Twitter.com. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
  38. ↑ Delhi (DSA) Senior Division League. theawayend.co. The Away End. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  39. ↑ Hindustan FC wins DSA Senior Division League. m.timesofindia.com. The Times of India(21 February 2010). Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  40. ↑ Musibau does the trick for Hindustan, Sharma, Siddhartha. indianexpress.com. The Indian Express(11 February 2010). Retrieved 20 January 2022.
  41. ↑ Hindustan FC hammer Bengaluru FC 4–0. i-league.org. All India Football Federation(6 February 2015). Retrieved 7 September 2021.
  42. ↑ I-League Division 2 : Mohammedan Sporting, Mumbai Tigers Start As Favorites. thehardtackle.com(29 March 2013). Retrieved 30 December 2021.
  43. ↑ ROYAL WAHINGDOH ARE SECOND DIVISION CHAMPIONS(11 April 2014). Retrieved 2014-04-11.
  44. ↑ The history and the current status of football in Delhi. chaseyoursport.com(29 April 2019). Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  45. ↑ 5 city teams in the 2nd Division(2 January 2012). Retrieved 7 January 2012.
  46. ↑ 126th Durand Cup. KolkataFootball. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  47. ↑ Delhi Senior Division League Update. SportsKeeda(27 November 2015). Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  48. ↑ Durand Cup will be a success even sans sponsor: Organiers. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
  49. ↑ The Durand Cup – About. durandcup.in. Retrieved 2021-08-02.
  50. ↑ Company History - LML Ltd. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  51. ↑ Sahafat Ahbab FC, Hindustan FC register win in DSA League. timesofindia.indiatimes.com. The Times of India. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  52. ↑ Hindustan Football Club overview. linkedin.com. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  53. ↑ DSA Senior Division League 2013: Barthwal’s brace helps Solutrean-Hindustan F.C. thump City FC 4-1. Sportskeeda.com(2 January 2014). Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  54. ↑ Cosco Products. cosco limited. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
  55. ↑ Second Division I-League focus: Hindustan FC. www.i-league.org. I-League(19 March 2015). Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  56. ↑ Delhi's Hindustan FC launches women's team, Chaudhuri, Arunava. sportskeeda.com. Sportskeeda(1 December 2012). Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  57. ↑ Football Delhi Women's League. footballdelhi.com. Football Delhi. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  58. ↑ Hindustan FC thrash Ahbab FC 22-0 in Delhi Women's Football League. indiatvnews.com(23 March 2021). Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  59. ↑ Hindustan FC U17 girls are in Khelo India Women's League. Facebook (Hindustan FC). Retrieved 26 December 2021.
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  62. ↑ U-19 I-League Kolkata zone finalists confirmed(8 January 2015).
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  64. ↑ Real Kashmir makes history after booking I-League berth. espn.in(30 May 2018). Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  65. ↑ 2nd Division I-League: Real Kashmir promoted to I-League. Goal.com(30 May 2018). Retrieved 30 May 2018.
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  67. ↑ 2008/09 Season in Indian Football: Local League champions from all over India 2008/09, Chaudhuri, Arunava. indianfootball.de. Indian Football Network. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
  68. ↑ India - List of Delhi League Champions Template:Webarchive RSSSF.com. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  69. ↑ List of Winners/Runners-Up of the Lal Bahadur Shastri Cup:, Chaudhuri, Arunava. indianfootball.de. Indian Football Network. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
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  71. ↑ Delhi calling: Manoranjan all set to coach Hindustan Football Club. Indian Express(10 October 2008). Retrieved 1 December 2021.
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