There will be 18 teams participating in the tournament, including five regional, three departmental -- Nepal Police Club, Nepal Army Club and APF Club, PLA Sports Club of Maoist Combatants and others. [break]
"To make the event grand and historic, we have started discussions with all stakeholders including donors, political parties and others," said Tanka Singh Thakuri, the central member of NVA. The locals are excited about the event as it is being held in the rural area for the first time.
The local organizing committee has estimated the total cost of the event to be Rs 1.5 million out of which NVA will avail Rs 300,000. The organizers have expected to collect remaining amount from the local level. "We are looking forward to sponsors and donors for support many of whom have assured to help us in any way they can," Thakuri said.
The organizers expect the event to be grand and attractive with huge audience participation as no national sports event has been held in Nepalgunj since 2055 BS.
According to the organizer, women players will also display exhibition match each day. The organizers have arranged the lodging of players at Nepalgunj though the venue for the tournament is some 12 km west.
The first edition of the beach volleyball was held at Gaushala, Kathmandu on 2065 BS.
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