Tata’s commitment to sports in India Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata envisaged not only Asia's first fully integrated Steel Plant but also the model township of Jamshedpur. He advised his son, Sir Dorab Tata, to earmark "areas for Football, Hockey and Parks…."
Tata Steel's commitment to sports, in fact, preceded the building of the township. The aforesaid letter was written in 1902 and the site for Jamshedpur selected in 1907. J. R. D. Tata gave fruition to J. N. Tata's vision, inculcating sports as an integral part of Tata Steel's corporate philosophy.
<p>Jamshedpur FC has bolstered its squad for the Durand Cup with the signing of three seasoned Indian players, forward Daniel Lalhlimpuia, midfielder Jayesh Rane, and defender Nishu Kumar. With the tournament around the corner and all group matches set to be played at home in the JRD Tata Sports Complex, these additions further strengthen the squad for the Asia’s oldest tournament.</p>
<p>Jamshedpur FC has strengthened its squad for the Durand Cup with the signing of three players, Sarthak Golui, Vinci Barretto, and Calvin Rosario Baretto, as the team gears up to play at home in the JRD Tata Sports Complex.</p>
<p>Jamshedpur, July 13: Jamshedpur FC officially began their 2025-26 campaign with the start of pre-season training at Flatlet on Sunday. With the Durand Cup on the horizon, the squad hit the ground running under the watchful eyes of head coach Khalid Jamil and his staff.</p>
