Tenzing Hillary Cup - THC

Tenzing Hillary Cup - THC

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An Inter Nepalese Football Tournament branded as Tenzing Hillary Cup-THC has been running successfully since 2015 in New Zealand.

The first edition was hosted by the Nepalese Association in Bay of Plenty(NABOP).

Photos from Tenzing Hillary Cup - THC's post 17/02/2026
Photos from Tenzing Hillary Cup - THC's post 11/02/2026

Namaste everyone 🙏

The 11th Tenzing Hillary Cup was an absolute massive success — record-breaking number of teams, record-breaking crowds, and a festival atmosphere that truly had something for everyone. From start to finish, the energy was unreal! ⚽🔥

A huge thank you to all 18 participating teams from Auckland, BOP, Waikato, Manawatu, Canterbury, and Queenstown. Your passion and commitment made this tournament unforgettable.

Massive appreciation to our volunteers, sponsors, funding partners, community partners, event partners, and everyone who worked tirelessly — both in front and behind the scenes — to make this event so special. This event belongs to all of you. 🙌

🌟 Special thank you to Football Club Khukuri family for showing genuine community spirit. Not only was the tournament incredibly well organised, but the performances by all four of your teams were spectacular — and the results says it all. Absolute kudos to the team!!

Beyond the football, the weekend was packed with fun activities for kids and families, making it a true community festival. The standard of football has gone up another level — every team gave it their all, and the competition was fierce with exciting new talents across the board.

🏆Tenzing Hillary Cup, 2026 - 11th edition Tournament Results

Juniors Winner: Football Club Khukuri
Masters Winner: Football Club Khukuri
Senior Mens Winner: Football Club Khukuri

Runner-up: Lhotshampa FC
Third Place: Nepal United FC Christchurch
Fourth Place: Gorkhali FC Waikato

Plate Winner: Simrik United FC
Fair Play Award: Southern Dragon FC

Golden Gloves: Raja Magar (Nepalese Warriors Football Club, Bay Of Plenty)
Highest Scorer: Nishan Biswa (Lhotshampa FC)
Player of the Tournament: Samar Jaya Baniya(Football Club Khukuri

A massive, massive thank you to our sponsors — without your support, this tournament simply wouldn’t have been possible. Thank you for backing our community and for supporting football within the Nepalese community in New Zealand. Your contribution truly makes a difference.

Until next year… see you again for an even bigger and better 12th Edition of the Tenzing Hillary Cup!

📸 Note: We are currently finalising the tournament photos. Once processing is complete, a full album will be published on our page.

Photos from Football Club Khukuri's post 10/02/2026
Photos from Tenzing Hillary Cup - THC's post 08/02/2026

The THC Committee proudly congratulates Football Club Khukuri on their outstanding achievement at the 11th edition of the Tenzing Hillary Cup.

In a remarkable and historic performance, Football Club Khukuri emerged as:
⚽ Seniors Team Winners
⚽ Masters Team Winners
⚽ Junior Team Winners

Winning across all three categories is a true testament to the club’s commitment to excellence, teamwork, and development of football at every level. The players, coaches, and support staff have set a high standard and delivered an inspiring display of sportsmanship throughout the tournament.

On behalf of the THC Committee, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Football Club Khukuri and thank all participating teams, officials, volunteers, and supporters for making the 11th THC a grand success.

👏 Well played and well deserved! 👏

08/02/2026

🏆 2026 THC Cup – Final Result 🏆

Khukuri FC 2️⃣ – 1️⃣ Lhotsampha FC

Congratulations to Khukuri FC on winning the 2026 THC Cup 🏆👏
A hard-fought final and a great performance from both teams.

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Tenzing Hillary Cup (THC)

Tenzing Hillary Cup (THC) has a special place in all the Nepalis and football enthusiasts in

New Zealand. This tournament has been successfully held in Te Puke, Auckland and

Christchurch in the past. This tournament is run by a group of energetic and passionate

youth who aim to bring about positive changes in our community and represent Nepal in

Location

Address

200 McLeod Road
Auckland
0610