April 30, Pokhara – For the first time, a women’s Gold Cup football tournament is set to take place in Pokhara, featuring participation from four clubs. Organized by RS Football Club, the competition will kick off on Friday, with four teams vying for the title. At a press conference held on Wednesday, RS Football Club president Ramesh Karki confirmed that preparations are complete. The participating teams include the host RS Pokhara Football Club, Nepal Police Club, Sankata Club, and Tribhuvan Army Club.
The opening match will see the host club face Nepal Police Club. On Saturday, Sankata Club will compete against Tribhuvan Army Club, and the final match is scheduled for Sunday. This marks the inaugural women’s Gold Cup tournament in Pokhara. Established to promote women’s football development, the RS Club is providing this opportunity for female football players in Pokhara for the first time. “The rapid rise in the popularity of women’s football is evident to all. The performance of the Nepal national women’s football team and the growing attendance at matches clearly demonstrate this,” Karki stated.
As the first edition, challenges are expected. The club recently participated in the women’s league qualifiers organized by the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA). President Karki explained that the club’s main objectives are to win a national title and to provide talented young players with opportunities for both sports and education, which motivated the organization of this tournament. “We are hosting the first-ever Women’s Pokhara Gold Cup at Pokhara Stadium. While there are both opportunities and challenges, we are committed to overcoming them and moving forward,” he added.
The tournament will run from April 30 to May 2. The champion team will receive a cash prize of NPR 500,000 along with a trophy, medals, and certificates, while the runner-up will be awarded NPR 300,000. The best player will earn NPR 30,000, with the best goalkeeper and top scorer each receiving NPR 15,000. Additionally, the most disciplined team will be rewarded NPR 25,000.
