Budha Subba Gold Cup
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Budha Subba Gold Cup
The cup is one of the most highly anticipated football event in Nepalese Football Horizon. The competition is held yearly in the proposed Eastern Region Stadium by Dharan Football F.C. every year in eastern region of Nepal
, Dharan
. The competition is the premier cup from the east that has kept the aspiring nepalese football alive and showcases the young and experienced talents from all of Nepal best clubs.
, Jhapa-XI, Morang-XI are the other participating teams in the prestigious knockout tournament outside the Kathmandu valley.
finally brought home a major trophy at the expense of the heavily favored Nepal Police Club at the recently concluded 12th International Budha Subba Gold Cup football tournament in Dharan. The final outcome was a stunner considering the strength and form of Nepal Police club (NPC). RCT deserved high marks for their doggedness and tenacity to achieve success. They brilliantly kept the star-studded opponent at bay and matched them in every department of the game and kept their nerves in the suspenseful tie-breaker to prevail over the formidable opposition. As a matter of fact, they got the better of the home team Dharan FC in a similar fashion in the last four. On the other hand, NPT fresh from their triumph in Pokhara(Aaha Gold Cup
) showed no mercy to opponents on their way to the final. The fight for the ultimate prize sparked action packed drama, and kept football buffs guessing till the final moment. This championship saw the participation of thirteen clubs, including teams from Sikkim, Kurseong and Bangladesh. On Nepal’s side, defending champion Nepal Police Club spearheaded the challenge along with newcomer Himalayan Sherpa Club from Kathmandu. Missing in the lineup were two big names , Three Star Club
and Nepal Army Club, nonetheless, the competition was able to capture the imagination of spectators to a great degree. Though every match was a solid entertainer but there was definitely quality of play amiss in the competition. The teams from India and Bangladesh were very ordinary and failed to make impact of any kind much to spectators’ disappointment. On the positive side, one got to see dime-a-dozen fresh young talent in teams like Knight Chess club, Jhapa, New Road Team
, Dharan FC, RCT, Morang XI and ANFA U-16.
The cup is one of the most highly anticipated football event in Nepalese Football Horizon. The competition is held yearly in the proposed Eastern Region Stadium by Dharan Football F.C. every year in eastern region of Nepal
Nepal
Nepal , officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India...
, Dharan
Dharan, Nepal
Dharan is a major city in eastern Nepal, in the Sunsari District, situated on foothills of Mahabharat Range with southern tip touching the edge of the Terai at an altitude of 1148 ft . It serves as a trading post between the hilly region and the plains of Terai region. It was once the...
. The competition is the premier cup from the east that has kept the aspiring nepalese football alive and showcases the young and experienced talents from all of Nepal best clubs.
13th Budha Subba Gold Cup
The cup title was won by Manang Marsyangdi Club beating the 12th edition finalist RCT. In all, 12 teams including two foreign clubs — Namchi Football Club of India and Mirpur Football Club of Bangladesh — participated in the tournament, informed the organisers at a press meet here on Tuesday. Hosts Dharan Football Club, Three Star, Nepal Police, Nepal APF, Himalayan Sherpa, Workers Martyrs Memorial, defending champions Ranipokhari Corner Team, Sahara Club (Pokhara)Sahara Club (Pokhara)
Sahara Club- Pokhara is a social welfare organization established in 1998. It works to enhance the standard of Nepalese football by running a social football academy in Pokhara. The academy assembles street boys and orphans from different districts of Nepal...
, Jhapa-XI, Morang-XI are the other participating teams in the prestigious knockout tournament outside the Kathmandu valley.
12th Budha Subba Gold Cup
The wait lasted a decade but Ranipokhari Corner TeamRanipokhari Corner Team
Ranipokhari Corner Team is a Nepalese football club from Ranipokhari, which plays in the town of Katmandu. They play in the Nepalese first division, the Nepal A- Division League...
finally brought home a major trophy at the expense of the heavily favored Nepal Police Club at the recently concluded 12th International Budha Subba Gold Cup football tournament in Dharan. The final outcome was a stunner considering the strength and form of Nepal Police club (NPC). RCT deserved high marks for their doggedness and tenacity to achieve success. They brilliantly kept the star-studded opponent at bay and matched them in every department of the game and kept their nerves in the suspenseful tie-breaker to prevail over the formidable opposition. As a matter of fact, they got the better of the home team Dharan FC in a similar fashion in the last four. On the other hand, NPT fresh from their triumph in Pokhara(Aaha Gold Cup
Aaha Gold Cup
Aaha Gold Cup is a yearly football tournament held in Pokhara, Nepal organized by Sahara Club . It was formerly known as Caravan Gold Cup. It's the most popular football tournament in the mofussil. The Cup is major attraction for involvement of major clubs of Nepal and some international clubs...
) showed no mercy to opponents on their way to the final. The fight for the ultimate prize sparked action packed drama, and kept football buffs guessing till the final moment. This championship saw the participation of thirteen clubs, including teams from Sikkim, Kurseong and Bangladesh. On Nepal’s side, defending champion Nepal Police Club spearheaded the challenge along with newcomer Himalayan Sherpa Club from Kathmandu. Missing in the lineup were two big names , Three Star Club
Three Star Club
Three Star Club is a Nepali football club based in Patan, Lalitpur. They play in the Nepalese first division, the Martyr's Memorial A-Division League...
and Nepal Army Club, nonetheless, the competition was able to capture the imagination of spectators to a great degree. Though every match was a solid entertainer but there was definitely quality of play amiss in the competition. The teams from India and Bangladesh were very ordinary and failed to make impact of any kind much to spectators’ disappointment. On the positive side, one got to see dime-a-dozen fresh young talent in teams like Knight Chess club, Jhapa, New Road Team
New Road Team
New Road Team is a Nepalese sports club, most widely known for its soccer achievements. The club is located in Kathmandu. They play in the Nepalese first division, the Nepal A- Division League soccer. Besides soccer, the club is involved in cricket, billiard etc.-History:N.R.T. was established in...
, Dharan FC, RCT, Morang XI and ANFA U-16.
Previous Tournaments
Though the cup has a long history it hasn't been able to continue itself regularly.Table
| Title | Year B.S. | Year A.D. | Champions | Runners Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th | 2067 | 2011 | Manang Marsyangdi Club | Ranipokhari Corner Team Ranipokhari Corner Team Ranipokhari Corner Team is a Nepalese football club from Ranipokhari, which plays in the town of Katmandu. They play in the Nepalese first division, the Nepal A- Division League... |
| 12th | 2066 | 2010 | Ranipokhari Corner Team Ranipokhari Corner Team Ranipokhari Corner Team is a Nepalese football club from Ranipokhari, which plays in the town of Katmandu. They play in the Nepalese first division, the Nepal A- Division League... |
Nepal Police Club |
| 11th | 2065 | 2009 | ||