Katari Claims Both Men’s and Women’s Titles at Second Shikhar Dhakal Memorial U-17 Rugby Tournament

Katari Municipality secured championships in both the men’s and women’s categories at the second Shikhar Dhakal Memorial U-17 T-20 National Rugby Tournament. The finals were held on Monday at Khangsang in Fikkal Rural Municipality, Sindhuli, where Katari defeated the women’s team 1–0 and the men’s team 2–1. With this victory, Katari received the championship trophy along with a cash prize of 30,000 rupees each.

The runners-up Fikkal earned a cash prize of 20,000 rupees each in both categories. In the women’s contest, Budhanilkantha Municipality clinched third place by defeating Tokha Municipality 1–0, while in the men’s category, Golbazar Municipality secured third place by beating Budhanilkantha 3–0 in extra time. Both third-place teams received trophies and 10,000 rupees each.

Sanamika Magar from Katari was declared the best player in the women’s category, and Shishir Dhakal from Fikkal received the same honor on the men’s side. At the closing ceremony, Nepal Rugby Association President Dipak Devkota, Fikkal Rural Municipality Chairperson Parvati Sunuwar, Association General Secretary Govinda Ghimire, among others, presented trophies, medals, and certificates to the winning and runner-up teams. Chairperson Sunuwar thanked all participating teams and expressed confidence in continuing the tournament in the coming years.