This Mohun Bangan Club Yahoo group, where members mostly interact via email is celebrating the record-breaking 5-goal win against arch-rival East Bengal by presenting a multi-gym equipment to their beloved club.
Many witnessed the mayhem and many have heard this incident from their father, uncles, or brothers. For whatever may be the case, it was a black day for them and their club. We are talking about that day way back in 1975, when East Bengal pumped-in 5 goals against Mohun Bangan.
For past few years, Mohun Bangan is dominating the scene, however, the 5-goal victory has always eluded Mohun Bangan.
Cut to October 25, 2009, and Mohun Bagan equals the 34-year old record of scoring fiver in a derby. This eventful day was indeed a golden letter day for Mohun Bangan fans who for ages and for generations had borne the burnt of that defeat.
Now this victory calls for a celebration, what would be a better way to celebrate than to get involved in something that will help the club!
This first and the biggest ever internet football fan group in the country is a close-knit unit that comprises fans across the globe of different age group and from varied profession.
After a quick brainstorm, the members zeroed-in on buying gymnasium equipment – an asset that will benefit the players and can be utilized in coming years.
Club management welcomed the initiative and Mohun Bangan coach, Karim Bencherifa suggested the type of the equipment needed – a multi gym, which can be used by 4-5 people simultaneously for chest press, shoulder press, sit ups, bench press, hip flexor, and various other exercises.
Mohun Bagan fans put forth the celebration idea on a fast-track. The contribution money got pulled together in a quick turnaround, in less than 48-hours, and everyone contributed for the wonderful cause.
Also, coach Karim took keen interest and accompanied the fan group members in selecting the equipment.
The celebration was successfully held in the club tent today. Club secretary, Anjan Mitra, handed over the amount to the gym-equipment vendor executive in the presence of media and many members of the Mohun Bangan Club Yahoo group.
This celebration is perhaps first only in Indian football that an internet fan group assisted their club for a cause.
The multi gym will be installed in the Mohun Bangan Club tent in a fortnight’s time.
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