Pokhara: The first edition of the Gandaki Cup Women Football Tournament is scheduled to take place from July 12-19 at the Pokhara Stadium in Gandaki Province. This inaugural event marks a significant development in the region’s sports calendar, featuring a national-level competition with participation from eight teams.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the Gandaki Province Football Federation is organizing this tournament, which has received endorsement from the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA). Notable teams such as the Tribhuvan Army Club (Nepali Army) and Armed Police Force (APF) Club are among the competitors, raising the stakes and interest in the tournament.
General-Secretary of the Federation, Binod Gurung, shared that there is a palpable sense of excitement among players and football enthusiasts in the province. He noted that football activities in Pokhara had been sparse in recent years, and this event is expected to rejuvenate the football culture in the area. Gurung emphasized that preparations are well underway, aiming to ensure the event’s success.
The tournament is anticipated to play a crucial role in developing the skills of women footballers in Gandaki, providing them with the opportunity to enhance their capacity and compete against departmental teams in the future.