Attempt to Host Night Football Tournament at Pokhara Stadium Fails Due to Insufficient Lighting

Gandaki. The attempt to host the 25th edition of the Aaha! Rara Pokhara Gold Cup Football Tournament, held at the Pokhara Stadium from Magh 27 to Falgun 9, under night conditions was unsuccessful. Although the opening match was conducted using temporary 'floodlights', the rest of the tournament had to be rescheduled for daytime due to inadequate lighting on the field.

The organizing Sahara Club Pokhara believes that this effort, which aimed to provide a night football experience in Pokhara for the first time, has put positive pressure on the relevant authorities to install 'floodlights' at the international-standard Pokhara Stadium.