Nawalpur: The Rhino Gold Cup carrying the highest cash prize in football championship in the mofussil is set to start from February 10, 2024 at Madhyabindu of Nawalparasi (Bardghat-Susta East).
The tournament aims to create awareness on the significance of preserving one-horned rhinoceros and promoting internal eco-tourism simultaneously.
The soccer tournament, to be organized by Rhino Club, is set to conclude on February 21, offering substantial cash rewards. The first-placed team will be awarded one million and the first-runner up team 500 thousand, as announced by Rhino Club Chair, Doman Bahadur Bhandari.
In addition to team prizes, players will be presented attractive prizes in various categories such as best player, highest scorer, best goalkeeper, best defender, best striker, and coach.
A total of 12 teams, including departmental clubs like Tribhuvan Army Club, Nepal Police, APF, and four provincial teams from Gandaki, Lumbini, Madhesh, and Bagamati, will compete for the prestigious title.
The esti
mated cost to organize the event, which first commenced in 2070 BS, is around Rs 7 million. Madhyabindu municipality mayor, Bhimlal Adhikari, has pledged support for the continuity of such matches and the enhancement of sports within the locality.
Source: National News Agency Nepal