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Tribhuvan Challenge Shield

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The Tribhuvan Challenge Shield was Nepal's second oldest football tournament, founded in 1948 by King Tribhuvan.[1]

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History

In the first edition, King's XI led by Nar Shumsher secured first position and N. R. T. team finished second. In the year 1951 (2008 BS), Jaleshwor XI bagged the shield.

Dasarath Rangasala tragedy

On 12 March 1988, at least 93 people were killed and 100 more injured in a stadium crush at Dasarath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu. The Tribhuvan Challenge Shield Cup match drew 30,000 fans. However, a storm broke over the city, bringing lightning, wind and hailstones.[2] Spectators rushed to the sheltered west stand, but police pushed them back. They turned towards the exits, and most of the deaths occurred as multiple gates were closed.

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*Thimpu refused to participate in penalty shoot-out[3]
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