Gaurishankar Super League U-17 Cricket Tournament Kicks Off

The Gaurishankar Super League U-17 cricket tournament has commenced, organized by the Gaurishankar Cricket Academy. The opening ceremony was graced by the presence of Bhishwas Karki, Chairperson of Gaurishankar Rural Municipality, and former Minister for Forests and Environment, Vishal Khadka. A total of 18 teams are participating in the tournament, which is expected to make a significant contribution to the development of cricket at the local level.

Designed to provide young players with an opportunity to showcase their talent, the opening ceremony was conducted with great enthusiasm. Chief guests at the event included Bhishwas Karki, Chairperson of Gaurishankar Rural Municipality, and former Minister Vishal Khadka. Special guests included Chumbi Lama, spokesperson for CAN; former player and coach Raju Basnyat; and Ashish Ghising, representative from the District Sports Development Committee.

During his speech, Chief Guest Bhishwas Karki praised the efforts of the Gaurishankar Cricket Academy in organizing the tournament focused on youth development. He expressed confidence that such events would help discover new talents. Former Minister Vishal Khadka also commended the organizers and emphasized the necessity of initiatives like this to encourage young players interested in cricket.

The opening day featured two exciting matches. In the first match, Jorpati Cricket Academy defeated Gaurishankar Cricket Academy by 9 runs, marking a victorious start. In the second match, Nexus Cricket Academy secured an impressive 30-run win over CEC Kathmandu. With 18 teams participating, the tournament is anticipated to play a vital role in promoting cricket at the grassroots level.