U-20 players rewarded with Rs 50k each, additional 15k from ticket sales

The players of the U-20 national team have received Rs 50,000 as reward for finishing as the runner-up of the SAFF U-20 Championship 2024 from August 18-28 at ANFA Complex.

The ANFA Ex-Co meeting, which concluded on August 29, decided to award both the players and match officials with cash prizes and allocate 20 percent of the total ticket sales to the players.

Following the decision, the players also benefited from the ticket sales, receiving 20 percent of the total revenue, which amounted to Rs 15,040 each. This brings their total earnings to Rs 65,040 per player.

The coaching staff was also acknowledged for their contributions: Head Coach Urjan Shrestha received Rs 50,000, while his deputies Sasendra Dhimal and Raju Singh Maharjan each received Rs 25,000. Team Manager Rabin Khadka and Team Physiotherapist Anish Budathoki were both awarded Rs 25,000 as well.

The total prize money amounts to Rs 16,45,920.

Nepal finished as runner-up of the tournament losing to Bangladesh in the finals of the tournament at ANFA Complex.