An official told the media that both the teams will be awarded a point each and the fans will get a full refund for the tickets.

Downtown Heroes FC, in its fourth year, brings a fresh air to the competition with its focus on nurturing young homegrown talent. Despite a relatively brief history, the club made its Durand Cup debut last season and participated in the 2022-23 I-League Division 2.

Speaking at an event attended by President Droupadi Murmu, who kicked off the Durand Cup football tournament trophy tour, Chhetri expressed unwavering optimism about India's potential in global football.