The 3rd edition of the All Pala Football Association (APFA) Gold Cup was held from May 1 to May 16, 2026, at the Bylakuppe Tibetan settlement in South India.
Twenty-four teams and more than 500 players from India, Nepal, the United States, and Europe came together to compete in this tournament for players over the age of 40.
The tournament was webcasted LIVE on YouTube, and in a thrilling final, Happy FC, Nepal defeated TDL Bylakuppe in a penalty shootout.
Happy FC has established itself as the top team in the three-year history of the APFA tournament, having reached the final in the previous two editions and now winning the title.
The first APFA Gold Cup was held in Clement Town in 2024, and the second took place in Gangtok in 2025.
The tournament was conceived and organized by passionate Tibetan football enthusiasts aged 40 and above, with the goal of improving the health of the 40-plus Tibetan community.
