Category: Sports

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

Kathmandu: Nepal is set to host the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier in 2026, marking the country’s biggest-ever international cricket tournament. According to the ICC announcement, the tournament will take place from January 12 to February 16, 2026. The competition will feature 10 teams, with the top four earning spots in the 2026… Continue reading Nepal to host 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier

Kathmandu: Nepal national cricket team Vice Captain Dipendra Singh Airee has climbed to second place in the ICC T20 International all-rounder rankings, marking a major milestone for Nepali cricket on the global stage. According to the latest rankings released by the International Cricket Council (ICC), Airee moved up one spot, overtaking West Indies’ Roston Chase,… Continue reading Nepal’s Dipendra Singh Airee rises to second in ICC T20I all-rounder rankings

Kathmandu: Professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan died Thursday at age 71 in Clearwater, Florida, after suffering cardiac arrest, police confirmed. He was pronounced dead at a hospital less than 90 minutes after emergency responders arrived at his home. No foul play was suspected. Born Terry Bollea, Hogan was the face of WWE in the 1980s… Continue reading Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71