The annual award given by Sahara Club, Pokhara, to the best national football player has been given to Sanish Shrestha, a young defender of the national football team, this year.

The meeting of the Talent Selection Committee decided to award Shrestha with the award, informed Sahara Club General Secretary Ramji Prasad Adhikari. The award consists of a cash prize of Rs 50,555 and a certificate. The amount for the award is being sponsored by Khem Bahadur Gurung, an honorary member of the club.

Sanish Shrestha from Purkot, Tanahun has been playing football for the past 7 years. Sahara Club has been awarding a national-level football player every year for his outstanding contribution to the Nepali football sector.

Earlier, Bharat Khawas, Kiran Chemjong, Sujal Shrestha, Abhishek Rijal, Anjan Bista, Anant Tamang and Ayush Ghalan of the national football team have been honored.

Remember, the 24th edition of the Aha! Rara Pokhara Gold Cup organized by Sahara Club Pokhara is starting from Tuesday. Twelve teams are participating in the tournament, which will be held at the Pokhara Stadium from Magh 22 to Falgun 3.

Club President Keshav Raj Baral said that all preparations for the tournament have been completed. Sanish will be honored with the Best National Football Player award at the opening ceremony of the tournament.