The Chikdril Gold Cup is a premier football tournament organized by TNSA featuring both men's and women's categories, providing a competitive platform for athletes from Tibetan settlements across India.
Chikdril Gold Cup
Men
The Men's Chikdril Gold Cup brings together top men's football teams from Tibetan settlements for an exciting knockout-style competition.
The tournament promotes physical fitness, teamwork, and community bonding among Tibetan athletes. Teams from various settlements compete in a spirited atmosphere that showcases the best of Tibetan men's football.
The Chikdril Gold Cup is closely tied to TNSA's broader development programs, serving as a key scouting platform for identifying talented players for national team selection.
The tournament reflects TNSA's belief that sport is a powerful tool for community building and maintaining an active lifestyle within the Tibetan community.
Women
The Women's Chikdril Gold Cup, also known as the Tibet Cup for Women, is a premier women's football tournament organized by TNSA to promote and develop women's football within the Tibetan community.
The tournament features women's and boys' categories, providing a competitive platform for female athletes from Tibetan settlements across India. Teams compete in group stages followed by knockout rounds, with matches typically held at Mundgod.
In the 2026 edition, Munsel claimed the championship title, with Longsho finishing as runners-up after a hard-fought final. The 2025 edition (2nd edition) saw Munsel win the women's crown and Red Devils take the boys' title.
The tournament represents TNSA's commitment to gender equality in sport, giving women the opportunity to showcase their talent and compete at a high level.