Chanmari FC

{{Short description|Association football club in Mizoram, India}}

{{Use Indian English|date=November 2014}}

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| fullname = Chanmari Football Club

| nickname = CFC

| founded = {{start date and age|19 June 2011}}{{cite web|title=Chanmari FC Information|url=https://www.facebook.com/ChanmariFC/info?tab=page_info|website=Facebook (Chanmari FC)|accessdate=28 November 2014|archive-date=18 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418045511/https://www.facebook.com/ChanmariFC/info?tab=page_info|url-status=live}}

| ground = Rajiv Gandhi Stadium

| capacity = 20,000

| owner =

| chairman = Vanlalruatfamkima

| mgrtitle = Head coach

| manager = Dipankur Sharma

| league = I-League
Mizoram Premier League

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Chanmari Football Club is an Indian professional football club based in Aizawl, Mizoram.{{Cite web|author=Nikhil Jitendran|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2015/05/07/11492532/aizawl-fc-become-mizorams-inaugural-representatives-in-the-i|title=Aizawl FC become Mizoram's inaugural representatives in the I-League|date=7 May 2015|access-date=10 May 2015|archive-date=22 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200922064023/https://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2015/05/07/11492532/aizawl-fc-become-mizorams-inaugural-representatives-in-the-i|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|first=John|last=Zothansanga|title=Mizoram celebrated Independence Day with what they know and love best|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/north-east-india/mizoram/mizoram-celebrates-independence-day-with-what-they-know-and-love-best-football-5308852/|website=indianexpress.com|publisher=The Indian Express|date=16 August 2017|access-date=30 December 2018|archive-date=16 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180816033143/https://indianexpress.com/article/north-east-india/mizoram/mizoram-celebrates-independence-day-with-what-they-know-and-love-best-football-5308852/}} They are currently competing in the I-League 2 and the Mizoram Premier League.{{cite news|last1=Chaudhuri|first1=Arunava|title=Mizoram Premier League: Mizoram Police, Dinthar FC and Aizawl FC win|url=http://www.sportskeeda.com/football/mizoram-premier-league-mizoram-police-dinthar-fc-and-aizawl-fc-win|access-date=13 January 2017|website=www.sportskeeda.com|publisher=SportsKeeda|date=1 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118080845/http://www.sportskeeda.com/football/mizoram-premier-league-mizoram-police-dinthar-fc-and-aizawl-fc-win|archive-date=18 January 2017}}{{cite web|first=John|last=Zothansanga|title=Mizoram Premier League kicks off for the 2018 season|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/north-east-india/mizoram/mizoram-premier-league-gets-a-grand-kick-off-for-the-2018-season/|website=indianexpress.com|publisher=The Indian Express|date=1 September 2018|access-date=27 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220145208/https://indianexpress.com/article/north-east-india/mizoram/mizoram-premier-league-gets-a-grand-kick-off-for-the-2018-season/|archive-date=20 December 2021}}{{cite web|title=I-League and Fed Cup Committee Meeting held at Football House|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=6064|website=The All India Football Federation|accessdate=28 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404105305/https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=6064|archive-date=4 April 2019|url-status=dead}}

History

Chanmari FC was founded in the year of 2011. In May 2017, they formed a partnership with then Indian Super League club FC Pune City.

As part of the association, FC Pune City has promised to help the Aizawl-based club build a youth structure by providing them with coaches and training equipment. This partnership would enable Chanmari FC to set up youth teams and thereby help local Mizoram players to train and benefit from a young age in professional environment.{{cite web|title=Chanmari Football Club partnership with FC Pune City|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/fc-pune-city-in-alliance-with-mizorams-chanmari-fc/articleshow/58715393.cms|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|publisher=The Times of India|agency=Press Trust of India|date=17 May 2017|access-date=3 July 2018|archive-date=7 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181207175943/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/fc-pune-city-in-alliance-with-mizorams-chanmari-fc/articleshow/58715393.cms|url-status=live}}

The club also takes part in Mizoram Independence Day Cup.{{cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/lg-independence-cup-launched-in-aizawl|title=Jeje Lalpekhlua lauches LG Independence Cup in Aizawl|website=sportskeeda.com|publisher=Sportskeeda|location=Aizawl|date=27 July 2018|access-date=26 September 2020|first1=C.|last1=Tlanthianghlima|archive-date=1 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240101121723/https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/lg-independence-cup-launched-in-aizawl}} Club's youth team competed in the U19 I-League.{{cite news|title=U-19 I-League Focus: Shillong Lajong FC|url=https://i-league.org/u-19-i-league-focus-shillong-lajong-fc/|access-date=26 January 2024|location=New Delhi|website=the-aiff.com|publisher=All India Football Federation|date=2 February 2015|archive-date=5 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405133046/https://i-league.org/u-19-i-league-focus-shillong-lajong-fc/}}

Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors

The primary kit colour of Chanmari is white with minor blue and red touch. For away fixtures Chamari don blue colour.

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Stadiums

File:Rajiv Gandhi Stadium.jpg, the home ground of Chanmari.]]

Chanmari FC plays its home matches at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium , located in Salem Veng, Mualpui, Aizawl.{{cite web|last=tirhkahthawla|title=Mualpui Stadium Design|url=http://www.misual.com/2010/06/18/mualpui-stadium-design/|publisher=misual.com|access-date=14 August 2012|archive-date=27 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130527095346/http://www.misual.com/2010/06/18/mualpui-stadium-design/|url-status=dead}} It has artificial turf and has a seating capacity of 20,000 spectators. It hosted the home games of them in both the I-League 2nd Division and Mizoram Premier League.{{cite news|title=Aizawl FC are Mizo Premier League Champions|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=6873|access-date=8 January 2017|work=The All India Football Federation|date=17 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160412002017/https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=6873|archive-date=12 April 2016|url-status=dead}}

Rivalries

= Mizoram derby =

In the regional championships including Mizoram Premier League, the club also nurture rivalry with local side Aizawl FC.[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/mpl-aizawl-down-chanmari-in-semifinal-first-leg/articleshow/72360234.cms MPL: Aizawl down Chanmari in semifinal first leg] The Times of India. Retrieved 30 July 2021[https://thefangarage.com/articles/17263-mpl-2019--aizawl-fc-beat-chanmari-fc-in-first-leg-of-semi-finals/amp MPL 2019 -- Aizawl FC beat Chanmari FC in first leg of semi-finals] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210730165125/https://thefangarage.com/articles/17263-mpl-2019--aizawl-fc-beat-chanmari-fc-in-first-leg-of-semi-finals/amp |date=30 July 2021 }} The Fan Garage. Retrieved 30 July 2021

Players

= First-team squad =

{{updated|28 January 2025}}

{{Fs start}}

{{Fs player|no=1|nat=IND|pos=GK|name=Simon Lalthazuala Hmar}}

{{Fs player|no=3|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Lalhmangaihsanga}}

{{Fs player|no=4|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Lalhmunmawia}}

{{Fs player|no=5|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Lalrinchhana Tochhawng|other=captain}}

{{Fs player|no=6|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=JH Remlala}}

{{Fs player|no=7|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Moses Lalrinzuala}}

{{Fs player|no=8|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Paul Ramfangzauva}}

{{Fs player|no=9|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=J Lalruatsanga}}

{{Fs player|no=10|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Lalkhawpuimawia}}

{{Fs player|no=11|nat=IND|pos=GK|name=RS Lallawmzuala}}

{{Fs player|no=12|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=A Vanlalremruata}}

{{Fs player|no=15|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Laltluangliana}}

{{Fs player|no=16|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=K Lalruatdika}}

{{Fs player|no=17|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Lalhmangaihkima}}

{{Fs player|no=19|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Ephraim Lalremtluanga}}

{{Fs mid}}

{{Fs player|no=21|nat=IND|pos=GK|name=Zothanmawia}}

{{Fs player|no=24|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Lalrokima}}

{{Fs player|no=25|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Zonunpuia}}

{{Fs player|no=27|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Joseph Lalvenhima}}

{{Fs player|no=28|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=John Lalrempuia Sailo}}

{{Fs player|no=29|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=PC Rosangzuala}}

{{Fs player|no=30|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Malsawmzuala}}

{{Fs player|no=32|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Joshua Vanlalrinliana Ngente}}

{{Fs player|no=37|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Michael Lalbiaksanga}}

{{Fs player|no=42|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Joel Lalramengmawia}}

{{Fs player|no=47|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Vincent Lalduhawma}}

{{Fs player|no=66|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Rashid CK}}

{{Fs player|no=71|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Sena Ralte}}

{{Fs player|no=77|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=KC Malsawmsanga}}

{{Fs player|no=92|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Lalthankima}}

{{Fs end}}

Honours

  • I-League 2
  • Runners-up (1): 2024–25
  • I-League 3
  • Runners-up (1): 2024–25{{Cite web |title=Diamond Harbour win I-League 2 title, Chanmari FC promoted to I-League 2025–26 |url=https://i-league.org/diamond-harbour-win-i-league-2-title-chanmari-fc-promoted-to-i-league-2025-26/ |access-date=20 April 2025 |date=19 April 2025 |work=i-league.org |publisher=All India Football Federation |language=en-us |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250420152012/https://i-league.org/diamond-harbour-win-i-league-2-title-chanmari-fc-promoted-to-i-league-2025-26/ |archive-date=20 April 2025 }}
  • Mizoram Premier League
  • Champions (2): 2013–14, 2016–17{{cite news|title=MPL 5 Champions Chanmari|url=https://www.inkhel.com/post/mpl-5-champions-chanmari-fc|work=www.inkhel.com|date=16 December 2016|access-date=26 August 2017|archive-date=13 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913175158/http://www.inkhel.com/post/mpl-5-champions-chanmari-fc|url-status=live}}
  • Runners-up (1): 2015–16, 2023–24{{cite news|last1=Bhutani|first1=Rahul|title=Aizawl FC Champions|url=http://www.thehardtackle.com/2015/aizwal-fc-emerge-champions-kashmir-fc-impress-on-debut-i-league-second-division-review/|date=10 May 2015|access-date=7 May 2016|website=www.thehardtackle.com|publisher=The Hard Tackle|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160923163338/http://www.thehardtackle.com/2015/aizwal-fc-emerge-champions-kashmir-fc-impress-on-debut-i-league-second-division-review/|archive-date=23 September 2016}}
  • Mizoram Independence Day Cup
  • Champions (1): 2013{{cite web|url=https://www.vanglaini.org/infiamna/74572|title=Kum 10 hnuah Mizoram Police an champion — Championship Tawhte|trans-title=Mizoram Police are champions after 10 years — Championship History|website=vanglaini.org|publisher=Vanglaini – Mizo Daily|location=Aizawl|date=16 August 2022|access-date=27 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230425163646/https://www.vanglaini.org/infiamna/74572|archive-date=25 April 2023|language=lus}}

See also

References

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