Invitational football tourney

Dhankuta, September 10

Sahid Bhim Narayan Foundation is set to organise the Sahid Bhim Narayan Shrestha International Invitational Football Tournament here at the Dhankuta Tundikhel from September 12-16.

A total of six teams — Birtamod United of Jhapa, BRC Bhutan, Boys Union, Godhuli Club of Sunsari, Belbari FC Club of Morang and hosts Dhankuta — will compete in the tournament, informed Foundation’s Secretary Roshan Shrestha.

The opening match will be played between hosts Dhankuta and Belbari FC. The winners and runners-up will get Rs 100,000 and Rs 50,000 respectively. The estimated cost for the tournament is one million rupees.