Nagswoti Veterans Running Shield 2079 has kicked off in Makwanpur. In the opening match of the tournament, Nagswoti Veterans degeated Pashupati Veterans 2-0 to make a winning start.

Sulav Jung Rana scored a brace for Nagswoti. He was also named the player of the match.

Four matches will be played in the tournament on Sunday.

The tournament was inaugurated by Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan Mayor Mina Kumari Lama alongside Deputy-mayor Rajesh Baniya.

The winners of the tournament will receive Rs. 2,01,000 while the runners-up will receive Rs 1,01,000. The best player of the tournament will receive Rs. 50,000. The best player prize is sponsored by Hetauda School of Management.