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Khotang,November 4 (Kartik 18):
Khotehang Rural Municipality-6, Indrenipokhari, has won the title of the “7th Solma Inter-Ward Men’s Football Tournament” organized by Solma Sports Club, Solma, Khotang.
In the final match held on Tuesday at the Solma Sports Club playground in Diktel Rupakot Majhuwagadhi Municipality-2, Solma, Indrenipokhari claimed the inter-ward cup title by defeating Sakela Rural Municipality-5, Mattim, with three goals to nil.
Tournament Highlights and Details:
- Winner (Indrenipokhari): Received a cash prize of NPR 122,222 along with a trophy, medals, and certificates, as shared by Club President Dhrubabikram Rai.
- Runner-up (Mattim): Received NPR 77,777 along with a trophy, medals, and certificates.
- Semi-finalists: Diktel Rupakot Majhuwagadhi Municipality-11, Kharmi, and Ward No. 5, Lafyang, of the same municipality received a cash prize of NPR 33,333 each, according to the organizers.
- Participation: Twelve wards from various local levels of the district participated in the open inter-ward men’s football tournament, which began on Kartik 11.
Award-Winning Players and Individuals:
- Rising Player: Anjal Rai (Diktel Rupakot Majhuwagadhi Municipality-6, Nerpa)
- Best Goalkeeper: Shubharaj Rai (Indrenipokhari)
- Best Defender: Sabin Bhujel (Indrenipokhari)
- Best Midfielder: Yusan Rai (Mattim)
- Highest Goal Scorer: Sahel Rai (Mattim)
- Best Coach: Bikash Rai (Indrenipokhari)
- Best Player: Bijaya Rai (Indrenipokhari)
The best player of the tournament was awarded a cash prize of NPR 5,555, while other category winners received NPR 2,222 each, stated Amar Shrestha, Joint Secretary of Solma Sports Club.
The prizes were distributed to the winning ward and players by Diktel Rupakot Majhuwagadhi Municipality Mayor Tirtharaj Bhattarai. Marking the 7th edition of the football tournament, a grand musical presentation was held on Kartik 15. The sports and musical events—formally inaugurated on Kartik 11 by Khotang District Coordination Committee Chief Sanbahadur Rai—featured performances by popular national artists including singer Rachana Rimal.
Established in 2013 (2070 BS) with the objective of developing the sports sector and producing professional athletes, the Solma Sports Club has been organizing ward-level tournaments annually. Operating under the slogan “Mandatory sports for the building of a civilized society,” the club has purchased land and constructed an international-standard sports ground.
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