Ilam - On the occasion of the 69th Birth anniversary of Kirat religious guru Muhinggum Angsimang Lingden Atmanand Saying and the Numanggenna service of Lingden at Muhinggum Angsimang Samba Pavitrahang, the 15th edition of 'Atmanand Cup' men's football tournament will be held on Mangsir 9-17, 2079.

In this edition of the Atmanand Cup, the participation of eight prestigious clubs from Nepal and India will be conducted at the proposed Atmanand Rangashala located at Mangsebung 5, the chairman of the organizer Kirat Samyo Hakchat Yakchum Man Prasad Angbuhang informed in a press conference.

In this edition of the Atmanand Cup, H.F.C., Sunsari, Chhathar Rural Municipality Tehrathum, Karnasin Sonam F.Sin Taplejung, Tijok Youth Club, Panther, Chartare Youth  Club, Morang, Jalthal F.C. Jhapa and Mangsebung rural municipality team have been confirmed to participate.

Likewise, MFC from Darjeeling in India has been confirmed to participate. The winner of the competition will receive a cash prize of Rs. 3,11,169 and the runners-up will receive Rs. 2,05,169.