Second National Women’s Football Tournament Kicks Off in Butwal, Defending Champions Trinity Win Opening Match

The second National Women’s Football Tournament 2083 BS commenced on Saturday in Butwal. In the opening match, defending champions Trinity Club, Walting, defeated Padma Sports Club 1–0. A total of eight teams are participating in the competition, with the winner set to receive a prize of NPR 250,000.

The opening game was held at the Siddheshwar Secondary School playground located in Butwal-7. Trinity Club player Bhumika Budhathoki scored the decisive goal in the 6th minute of the first half. Diksha Ranpal delivered a precise ball from a right corner kick, which Bhumika converted into a goal with one touch. The first half was competitive, and although Padma Club earned a penalty in the 20th minute, Posani Bohora missed the opportunity to score.

Despite repeated attacks from Padma Club, Trinity Club’s goalkeeper Savitri Kisan made crucial saves. Savitri Kisan was named Player of the Match for her outstanding performance and received a cash prize of NPR 5,000. The next match on Sunday will feature the host team Bis Pachhattar Youth Club Butwal against Abhishek Church Nawalpur. The tournament is organized by Bis Pachhattar Youth Family and the opening ceremony was inaugurated by Khelraj Pandey, Chief of Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City.

The tournament offers NPR 250,000 to the winner and NPR 125,000 to the runner-up. The best player will receive NPR 25,000, and outstanding players in various categories will be awarded NPR 10,000 each. Additionally, the Player of the Match in every game will receive NPR 5,000. A temporary parapet with a seating capacity of approximately 3,000 has been constructed for spectators. The competition will run until Jestha 2.