Category: Sports

Kathmandu: Nepal secured the ICC T20 Asia and East Asia-Pacific Qualifier title with a dominant 124-run victory over Samoa in the final match held at the Al Amerat Ground in Oman on Friday. Chasing a target of 212 runs, Samoa managed to score only 87 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their allotted… Continue reading Nepal clinches ICC T20 Asia and East Asia-Pacific Qualifier title

Kathmandu: Nepal has been qualified for ICC T20 World Cup, 2026, to be held in India and Sri Lanka next year. Nepal has been selected for world cup after it made its position in top three in ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia and EAP Qualifier in Oman. With the victory of the UAE… Continue reading Nepal qualifies for T20 World Cup 2026

Kathmandu: The Nepali national cricket team has been granted visas to travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to play the Unity Cup International T20 series against the West Indies. The team is set to depart for the UAE today. Following the Gen-Z demonstrations held on September 8–9, the UAE had temporarily stopped issuing tourist… Continue reading Nepali national cricket squad leaving for UAE today

Kathmandu: Nepal came from behind to defeat Bhutan in the South Asian Football Confederation (SAFF) U-17 Women’s Championship. In the match held at the Changlimithang Stadium in Bhutan today, Nepal defeated the hosts by a margin of 2-1 goals. Nepal was trailing by 1-0 in the first half of the match but equalized in the… Continue reading SAFF U-17 women’s Football: Nepal defeats Bhutan

Kathmandu: The second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) cricket tournament will take place from November 17 to December 13, the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) announced. Eight teams, Biratnagar Kings, Janakpur Bolts, Chitwan Rhinos, Kathmandu Gurkhas, Pokhara Avengers, Lumbini Lions, Sudurpaschim Royals and Karnali Yaks, will compete in the Twenty20 tournament. The player… Continue reading Second Nepal Premier League to begin from November 17

Kathmandu: Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo is engaged to his long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez. Rodríguez, 31, revealed the news on Instagram on Monday, posting a photo with a large ring and the caption in Spanish: “Yes, I do. In this and in all my lives.” The couple, together since 2016, share two daughters. Rodríguez has… Continue reading Cristiano Ronaldo, Georgina Rodríguez announce engagement

Kathmandu: The Nepali women football team lost to defending champion North Korea in the final match of the Group ‘A’ held at Thimpu in Bhutan on Sunday. The North Korean team made 11 goals against Nepal while the Nepali team members could not contribute even a single goal in today’s game of the AFC Women’s… Continue reading AFC Women’s U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers: Nepal defeated to North Korea

Kathmandu: In preparation for the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced the final list of 150 players eligible for the upcoming auction. Originally, 458 players had registered their names for consideration in the auction. The final selection was made based on the interests of the… Continue reading NPL: 150 cricketers shortlisted for auction

Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli inaugurated the ‘FIFA Football for Schools’ campaign today. During the inaugural ceremony organized by the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) at the Dashrath Stadium Kathmandu, the Prime Minister said the government accorded priority to the further development of sports sector.He also announced to build an advanced stadium in Suryabinayak… Continue reading Prime Minister launches ‘FIFA Football for Schools’ campaign

Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Thursday announced that the government will build a new international stadium with a seating capacity of 50,000 in Suryabinayak, Bhaktapur. Speaking at the inauguration of the ‘FIFA Football for Schools’ program at Dasharath Stadium, PM Oli said the government is accelerating the development of sports infrastructure across the… Continue reading PM Oli announces construction of 50,000-capacity Stadium in Bhaktapur