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Pokhara, Nepal | The Armed Police Force (APF) Club has clinched the title of the Gandaki Cup National Women's Handball Championship, defeating Tribhuvan Army Club 31–17 in a departmental derby final held at the Handball Court of Pokhara Stadium.

This tournament is considered the largest national women’s handball event since the Ninth National Games, attracting top teams from across Nepal.

With the championship win, APF received NPR 100,000 in cash, along with a trophy, medals, and certificates. Runner-up Army Club walked away with NPR 50,000 in cash prizes.

Semifinals and Final Highlights:

The one-day final event on Saturday featured the semifinals, third-place match, and the championship final.

• APF defeated Koshi Province with a commanding 23–2 victory in the semifinals.

• Army beat Gandaki Province 21–12 to advance to the final.

In the third-place match, Koshi Province overcame Gandaki 11–5 to secure NPR 30,000, while Gandaki settled for the fourth position with an NPR 20,000 consolation prize.

Tournament Overview:

Held from June 12 to 14, the tournament featured a total of 8 teams, including

• Provincial teams: Gandaki (host), Bagmati, Madhesh, Lumbini, and Karnali

• Departmental teams: APF and Tribhuvan Army Club

The competition was organized in a league-cum-knockout format, ensuring each team had multiple opportunities to compete.

Individual Awards:

• Best Player: Durga Bohora (Tribhuvan Army Club)

• Best Goalkeeper: Sangeeta Chaudhary (APF Club)

• Best Coach: Sushil Adhikari (APF Club)

Organizers and Support:

The championship was promoted by the Gandaki Province Sports Council, co-sponsored by Bull's Men Club, and received technical support from the Kaski District Handball Association.

This triumph underscores APF's growing dominance in women’s handball and highlights the rising standards of the sport in Nepal. The tournament not only provided a competitive platform but also fostered provincial and institutional sports development in the country.