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Kshatriya World Cup History

The Kshatriya World Cup originated from an idea conceived whilst hosting friendly matches between Brisbane & Sydney. The primary aim of these matches was to be a catalyst to bring Kshatriya communities together. The idea was initiated from Prakash Balia (Brisbane) and Kirit Gulabdas (Sydney).

It was 1992 when Brisbane and Sydney organised the first game at Coffs Harbour – home of the Big Banana.

This game was won by Sydney.

The game that lay the foundation for the Kshatriya World Cup

Brisbane & Sydney Players @ Coffs Harbour – 1992

In 1996, Melbourne joined in and made it a three way competition, and in 2000 Auckland joined in. Two years later, in 2002, Brisbane hosted the Inaugural Kshatriya World Cup..

2002 – Birth of the Kshatriya World Cup – Brisbane

In 2002 Brisbane hosted the inaugural Kshatriya World Cup, consisting of 8 teams – Brisbane, Sydney, Auckland, Lautoka, Ba, Nadi & Suva. Thakorlal Family sponsored the first World Cup Trophy – The Thakorlal Cup.