Jhapa Gold Cup Football Tournament Kicks Off Saturday

Jhapa. The seventh edition of the Jhapa Gold Cup is starting from Saturday. The tournament will run until Falgun 4. Information regarding the completion of all preparations for the tournament was provided at a press conference held today at the Domalal Rajbanshi Stadium.

Kedar Giri, President of the Jhapa Gold Cup, informed that the tournament is being organized in memory of former president Binod Basnet and that national and international clubs will participate.

Clubs from Nepal's 'A' Division along with clubs from India, Bhutan, and Malaysia will participate in the tournament. The winner of the tournament will receive a prize of NPR 1.5 million, and the runner-up will receive NPR 750,000.

The best player will be awarded a motorcycle. The organizers stated that the top scorer, best goalkeeper, and best coach will each receive a prize of NPR 35,000. Each 'Player of the Match' will receive NPR 25,000.

Participating teams include Church Boys United, Tribhuvan Army Football Club, APF Football Club, Nepal Police Club, Machhindra Football Club, Niligurans Association Nepal (Pokhara), Royal Thimphu College (Bhutan), Singling Sporting Club (India), and Penang Football Club (Malaysia).

It has been announced that the Jhapa Gold Cup matches this year will be broadcast live via 'Goal Nepal'. On the occasion of the inauguration of the seventh edition, a statue of the late Domalal Rajbanshi will be unveiled. Furthermore, a program has been set to honor a former football player from the district with NPR 25,000 in cash.

Additionally, Domalal Rajbanshi's daughter, Sampatti Rajbanshi, will be presented with NPR 100,000 for her contribution to the establishment of the stadium. Gajendra Poudel, Senior Vice President of the Jhapa Gold Cup, informed that the Jhapa Gold Cup, organized with the objective of developing Jhapa district as a sports hub through football, has been contributing to local player production, promotion of sports tourism, and development of sports culture.

–––