1st Kohalpur gold cup got underway in Kohalpur, Banke on Saturday.

Hosts Kohalpur Racing Sahara club thrashed Kapilbastu XI 15-1 in the opening match.

Hari Kathayet became the player of the match.

Sahara Club, Lucknow will play against Boys Union Club on Sunday.

The championship has a winning purse of NRs 7 lakh.