Sankhuwasabha- The first edition of the Majhiya Memorial Cup 2083, an invitational 9-a-side women’s football tournament, began on Saturday at Mulkharak, Madi Municipality–3, Sankhuwasabha district.
In the opening match, Rewahang Fair Football Club Women’s Team from Dharan secured a convincing 5–0 victory over Mavadin Youth Society Development Centre of Madi, Sankhuwasabha.
Rewahang took control of the match from the opening minutes and established a three-goal lead in the first half. Asika Karki opened the scoring in the 14th minute, followed by Prajita Rai, wearing jersey number 15, in the 27th minute. Yamakumari BK, wearing jersey number 23, added the third goal in the 29th minute.
Rewahang continued its attacking performance in the second half. Shiksha Yakkha, wearing jersey number 17, scored in the ninth minute of the second half and later added her second goal in stoppage time to complete the 5–0 victory. Mavadin Youth Society Development Centre failed to score throughout the match.
Prajita Rai of Rewahang Fair Football Club was named Player of the Match for her outstanding performance.
The tournament was inaugurated by Koshi Province Minister for Economic Affairs and Planning, Bidur Kumar Lingthep. Addressing the opening ceremony, Minister Lingthep pledged financial assistance to improve and develop the local football ground, whose construction was initiated through community labour contributions.
The tournament is being organised by the Majhiya Man Bahadur Jimi Memorial Foundation in collaboration with Hangthum Club. It is held in memory of the late Man Bahadur Jimi, popularly known as “Majhiya,” who made significant contributions to local football development and social activities.
According to foundation chairperson Ram Kumar Jimi, the competition is expected to encourage the younger generation to participate in sports and contribute to the development of women’s football. He noted that the tournament also provides an important platform for women footballers to demonstrate their skills in an area where women’s football competitions are relatively uncommon.
A total of eight teams are competing for the title. The winning team will receive a cash prize of NPR 300,000, while the runner-up will receive NPR 150,000. The outstanding player will be awarded NPR 21,000, while the highest scorer and best goalkeeper will each receive NPR 10,000, according to the organisers.
The second quarter-final match is scheduled for November 10, 2026 (Kartik 9, 2083), at 1:00 PM, featuring Padma Sports Club of Okhaldhunga against Belbari Football Club of Morang.
The tournament will continue until November 14, 2026 (Kartik 13, 2083).
The Majhiya Memorial Cup is expected to promote women’s football, strengthen local sports infrastructure and provide emerging female players with opportunities to compete and develop their talents.