Mohun Bagan drops ATK from name, 2022-23 ISL champions rename Mohun Bagan Super Giants
Mohun Bagan owner Sanjeev Goenka announced on Saturday March 18 that the ATK name would be dropped from the club’s name. From next season, they will be known as
Mohun Bagan Super Giants.
There was massive fan unrest and protests to remove the ATK name from the club name prefix, and their new owners listened to their demands.
As the Kolkata giants won the ISL on Saturday beating Bengaluru FC, the ATK name has been cleared. This will be huge news for Mohun Bagan supporters as all Mariners fans will feel that their beloved club has regained its identity.
Green & Maroon crowned Champions 🏆!
pic.twitter.com/jEx1SLiWwW
— Mohun Bagan (@Mohun_Bagan)
March 18, 2023
Mohun Bagan defeated Bengaluru in the 2022-23 ISL Final in a thrilling match. A 2-2 scoreline after 120 minutes led the game on penalties, where the Kolkata Giants prevailed over Bengaluru with a 4-3 tiebreaker victory.
“This is a very simple but substantial announcement. And from next season the club will be known as Mohun Bagan Super Giants. We are removing ATK,”
said owner Sanjeev Goenka just after their victory.
Congratulations
@Mohun_Bagan#RemoveATK
Finally.@atkmohunbaganfc
to be known as
#MohunBaganSuperGiantspic.twitter.com/Q9jzDxeHvx
— Basu Retreat | Ritayan Basu (@ritayanbasu)
March 18, 2023
Gioenka also confirmed that the name change is on the cards and he is just waiting for the end of the season.
Mohun Bagan drops ATK from name, 2022-23 ISL champions rename Mohun Bagan Super Giants
