Kathmandu, December 22

Farwest Sports Club and Chaudhary Group’s Nepal Ice signed the sponsorship deal for the International Invitational Khaptad Gold Cup Football Tournament to be held in Dhangadhi from January 5-15.

Club President Suresh Hamal and Chaudhary Group’s Senior Marketing Manager Pradeep Pudasaini signed the MoU amidst a programme. After the agreement, the tournament will be named as International Invitational Nepal Ice Farwest Khaptad Gold Cup.

Meanwhile, Hamal informed that a total of 12 teams — hosts Farwest-XI, defending champions Laxmi Hyundai Manang Marshyangdi Club, Ruslan Three Star Club, Tribhuvan Army Club, Nepal APF Club, CMG Club Sankata, Chyasal Youth Club, Rumpum Jhapa-XI, Sahara Club and Lumbini Jagdamba along with India’s Delhi United and Bhutan’s Druk Star FC — will compete in the tournament.

The winners will take home Rs 1.11 million, while runners-up will get Rs 555,555. Similarly, tournament’s best player will get a motorbike, whereas the best individuals will be awarded with Rs 25,000 each. The man-of-the-match will earn Rs 10,000.