Abhilash Gupta, Birgunj – For the first time from Madhesh Province, a 22-member team from Moonlight English Boarding School has departed for Lucknow, India, to participate in an international football tournament. The team, comprising students and coaches, left for India on Saturday to take part in the ‘Concord 2026’ International Football Tournament, which is scheduled to be organized by City Montessori School (CMS) in Lucknow, India.
According to Sulabh KC, Director of Moonlight English Boarding School, the international football tournament will feature under-18 student players from Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Oman, and various countries, along with school teams from different Indian cities, including Darjeeling and Sikkim.
Director KC stated that the tournament, organized by City Montessori School in Lucknow, is being held for the fifth time. He described the opportunity for Moonlight School to represent Madhesh Province in an international-level competition as a matter of great pride for the institution.
Moonlight English Boarding School has been actively involved in extracurricular activities and sports alongside academic education. The school has consistently prioritized the development of students’ sporting talents in addition to their academic achievements. According to the school, its students have already participated in international-level chess, football, and karate competitions and achieved various accomplishments.
With the objective of ensuring students’ overall development and providing them with opportunities to showcase their talents internationally, the school has continuously encouraged participation in sports activities. Participation in Concord 2026 is expected to provide students with an opportunity to compete against players from different countries, exchange experiences, and demonstrate their abilities on an international platform.
Before the team’s departure for India, school founder Shyam KC presented each student player and coach with a tracksuit. He also bid farewell to the team by offering Khada and applying Tika. He wished the students success in the tournament and encouraged them to perform well and bring pride to the school, Birgunj, Madhesh Province, and Nepal at the international level.
The participation of a 22-member school team in an international football tournament for the first time from Madhesh Province has generated considerable excitement among the school family and parents.
