Bhimkali 7-A-Side championship got underway in Pokhara on Sunday.

Yamdi club defeated Bhimkali yellow 2-1 in the opening match.

Raj Kumar Majhi scored both goals for the winners. Chandra Thapa scored one for Bhimkali.

Earlier, Nepal police SP Ashok Singh inaugurated the championship.

The championship has a winning purse of Rs 1,25,000. Runners up team will get Rs 75,000.

66 teams are taking part in the event.