Sushil Koirala memorial Forestry inter technical college cup got underway in Hetauda on Tuesday.

Hosts Forestry department defeated Kist College, Kathmandu 3-0 in the opening match.

Suraj Bista, Amit Shah Thakuri and Pratap Thokar scored apiece for the winners.

Pradip Gaire became the man of the match.

The championship has a winning purse of Rs 1 lakh. Runners up team will get Rs 50,000.

The final match will be played on Fagun 23.