Category: Sports

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

Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Wednesday defended the ongoing construction of the Kirtipur Cricket Stadium, pushing back against what he called “unwarranted criticism” over minor delays in the project. Speaking in Parliament in response to lawmakers’ concerns, Oli said the stadium was nearing completion and attributed the delays to procedural and environmental hurdles.… Continue reading PM Oli defends Kirtipur Cricket Stadium project amid criticism over delays

Kathmandu: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced that 20 national cricketers will participate in a close-camp training session in Bengaluru, India, as part of their preparation for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier. According to a press statement issued by CAN, the intensive training will take place at the National… Continue reading 20 Nepali cricketers to train in Bengaluru ahead of ICC T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier

Kathmandu: Nepal’s dream of qualifying for AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 has ended after Uzbekistan defeated Nepal in a tiebreaker in the final match held on Saturday late night. In the final match held at Bunyodkor Stadium at Tashkentof Uzbekistan, Nepali National Women’s Football Team lost to Uzbekistan 4-2 in penalty shootout. The match entered… Continue reading Nepal’s dream of qualifying for AFC Women’s Asian Cup shattered

Kathmandu: Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva died in a tragic car accident early Thursday in northwestern Spain, police have confirmed. The incident occurred shortly after midnight in Cernadilla, a municipality in the province of Zamora, when their vehicle veered off the motorway and burst into flames. Spain’s Civil… Continue reading Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota killed in car crash in Spain

Kathmandu: The Nepal Men’s National Cricket Team’s recent European tour has triggered major shifts in the ICC rankings, with several players making notable gains—particularly spinners Lalit Rajbanshi and Sandeep Lamichhane. Among all-rounders in T20 Internationals, Dipendra Singh Airee continues to lead the Nepali contingent, holding third position globally. He trails only India’s Hardik Pandya and… Continue reading Nepal cricketers climb ICC rankings after European tour