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| Founded | 2012 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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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]
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