Col. Ujir Singh Palpa gold cup got underway in Tansen, Palpa on Monday.

Palpa XI defeated Lisnu club, upandehi 2-0 in the opening match.

Aasish Rana scored both goals for the winners and became the player of the match. He received NRs 3000 cash.

12 teams are taking part in the event, which has a winning purse of NRs 3 lakh.

Palpa is hosting major gold cup after 33 years.

Pic: Bhairab Khabar