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The Calcutta Cup is made from melted down silver rupees. This money was what was left of the funds of the Calcutta Rugby Club when it was disbanded in 1878. The club had been formed in 1873, but lack of players hastened it's demise. The 'Calcutta' Cup was presented to the RFU to be presented to the winner of the annual England/Scotland match, as the original club had been born out of a match organised between 20 Englismen and 20 Scots, Irishmen and Welshmen on Christmas Day 1872.
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What animal is on top of the Calcutta cup?
It's an elephant. The history is interesting regarding the origins of this cup The Calcutta Rugby Club was set up by traveling sportsmen, often cricketers, public school connections and the military in 1872 but did not really gain a foothold; rugby is far too physical to play in the stifling heat of India and, besides, there was competition from other sport like polo and cricket; far more leisurely and civilised. The members of the Calcutta Rugby Club realised this and the Club was wound up after only five years, but on finalising the books, the coffers were found to be quite healthy; the Calcutta Rugby Club was sitting on the princely sum of around £60 - all in silver rupees! The decision was made to have a trophy of some sort produced from these silver rupees and to offer the trophy to the RFU with the condition that it should be played for in a rugby match. The RFU agreed and the first Calcutta Cup match was played between England and Scotland in 1879 hence the first International fixture was formed. The match ended in a draw. The England Scotland fixture has been played annually for the Calcutta Cup.
How many Calcuttas are there?
Kolkata, formerly called Calcutta, West Bengal, India Calcutta, Suriname Calcutta, Ohio, US Calcutta, West Virginia, US
Which is the oldest football tournament in India?
kolkatta cricket club. CC & FC = Calcutta Cricket & Football Club.That time there was no "Kolkata".
Was calcutta ever the capital of India?
During the period of the British East India Company, the Britishers made their headquarters in Calcutta (now Kolkata), as a result Calcutta also became India's capital. Later the capital was transferred to Delhi by King George 5 to crush nationalist feelings.
Why is Calcutta where it is?
Because it is!
