Bhadrapur:The Bhadrapur Municipal Hockey Association has emerged victorious in the ‘First International Knockout Hockey Tournament.’ The team secured the championship title by defeating India’s RK Roy Hockey Academy with a score of 4-2 in the final match held at the Puhantu Janajyoti Secondary School grounds.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the victorious team from Bhadrapur was awarded a cash prize of Rs 200,000, along with a shield and medals. The runners-up, RK Roy Hockey Academy from India, received a cash prize of Rs 100,000, a shield, and medals. The Vaishali Hockey team from India claimed third place, earning a cash prize of Rs 50,000 and a shield.
In individual accolades, Ratan Binod from the Bhadrapur team was named ‘Player of the Match’ for the final. His teammate, Sudip Chaudhary, received recognition as the tournament’s top scorer. Bishnu Ghimire, also from Bhadrapur, was awarded Best Goalkeeper, while Mohammad Siddiqui from the RK Roy team was recognized as the Best Defender. The ‘Fair Play Team’ award was given to the team from Pokhara, which received a trophy and a cash prize of Rs 15,000.
The prizes were presented by Bhadrapur Municipality Mayor Ganesh Pokharel, Deputy Mayor Radha Karki, and other dignitaries. The tournament, organized by the Bhadrapur City Hockey Association, was inaugurated by Ambar Bahadur Bista, Speaker of the Koshi Provincial Assembly. The event saw participation from 10 teams, including three from India, six from Nepal, and one representing the organizers.