Founded | 2012 |
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Region | Nepal |
Number of teams | Various |
Current champions | Biratnagar City (1st title) |
Most successful club(s) | Himalayan Sherpa Club Jhapa XI Nepal Police Club Sankata Club (1 title each) |
Television broadcasters | GoalNepal |
Birat Gold Cup (Nepali: विराट गोल्डकप, previously called the Mahendra Gold Cup) is an annual football tournament held in Biratnagar, the second largest metropolitan city of Nepal.[1][2] It has been held at the Sahid Rangsala stadium since 2012. The event witnesses participation from several national and international teams, and is among the most prestigious football tournaments of the nation.
The tournament for the year 2077 B.S. (2021 A.D.) saw a total of 10 participating teams from only 2 nations (Nepal and India). In the 2023 edition, Nepal Super League team Biratnagar City won the title, defeating the visiting Indian Kerala Premier League Luca Soccer Club 4–0.[3]
The 2023 Birat Gold Cup 8 participating teams were:
Nepal Police
Druk Lhyaul
Luca Soccer Club
Birat Gold Cup football tournament began in the initial years as Mahendra Gold Cup and was named after late King Mahendra .[5] Mahendra Gold Cup 2004 was held in Biratnagar.[6] In 2012, Mahendra Gold Cup was renamed to Birat Gold Cup.[5]
2015 Birat Gold Cup was planned with an estimated budget NRs 7.7 million.[7] Tribhuwan Army Club and Jhapa XI reached the final of the tournament.[8] Jhapa XI defeated Tribhuwan Army Club 2–1 to clinch the title.[9]
2016 Birat Gold Cup was hosted on Sahid Rangsala, Biratnagar by Morang Football Club.[10] In the final match, Nepal Police Club clinched title victory by defeating Jhapa XI 1-0 when Bharat Shah scored the only goal of the match.[11] Shah found the post wide open when Jhapa XI goalkeeper Binay Shrestha went on to clear the ball in the 87th minute.[12] Suman Subedi of Nepal Police Club was adjudged Player of the Tournament.[11]
The 2018 Birat Gold Cup was scheduled for March 31 - April 9.[13] The 10 participating teams were:[14]
The 2021 Birat Gold Cup 10 participating teams were:[4]
2022 Birat Gold cup
2022 Birat gold cup had 8 participants
Title | Year (B.S.) | Year (A.D.) | Champions | Runners-up | Final score |
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I | 2069 | 2012 | Himalayan Sherpa Club | African United Club | 1–0 |
II | 2070 | 2013 | Sankata Boys Sports Club | APF Club | 1–0 |
III[16] | 2071 | 2015 | Jhapa XI | Nepal Army Club | 2–1 |
IV[17] | 2072 | 2016 | Nepal Police Club | Jhapa XI | 1–0 |
V | 2074 | 2018 | Three Star Club [18] | Nepal Army Club | 3–0 |
VI | 2077 | 2021 | Armed Police Force Club | Punjab Police FC | 1–0 |
VII | 2079 | 2022 | Biratnagar City FC | Luca Soccer Club | 4–0 |
VIII | 2080 | 2024 | Machhindra F.C. | Shangri-La Football Club | 2–0 |
Club | Champions | Runners-up |
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Jhapa XI | 1 | 1 |
Biratnagar City FC | 1 | 0 |
Himalayan Sherpa Club | 1 | 0 |
Nepal Police Club | 1 | 0 |
Sankata BSC | 1 | 0 |
APF Club | 1 | 1 |
Three Star Club | 1 | 0 |
African United Club | 0 | 1 |
Nepal Army Club | 0 | 1 |
FC Punjab Police | 0 | 1 |
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