Category: Sports

Kathmandu: Former All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) President Ganesh Thapa has filed a defamation case against ANFA General Secretary Kiran Rai at the Kathmandu District Court. Thapa alleges that Rai committed an offense under Section 306(1) of the Muluki Criminal Code Act, 2074, and has sought legal action in accordance with Section 307 of the… Continue reading Former ANFA President Ganesh Thapa files defamation case against General Secretary Kiran Rai

Kathmandu: The 10th National Games will now be held from May 17 to 24, 2025, in Surkhet, Karnali Province, following a decision by the National Sports Council (NSC). The revised schedule was finalized during the 121st NSC board meeting, chaired by Minister for Youth and Sports Tejulal Chaudhary. The event was initially set for April… Continue reading 10th National Games rescheduled for May,2025 in Surkhet

Kathmandu: Nepal and Myanmar played to a 2-2 draw in the final league-stage match of the Four-Nation International Women’s Football Championship at Dasharath Stadium on Sunday. Both teams found the net twice in the first half, but neither side managed to score in the second half, resulting in a deadlock. Myanmar took an early lead… Continue reading Nepal and Myanmar draw 2-2 in four-nation Women’s Football Championship

Kathmandu: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced an open call for applications for the position of head coach for the men’s national cricket team. The vacancy was officially announced through a notice issued on Saturday. According to CAN, the ideal candidate must hold an ECB or Cricket Australia Level 3 coaching certification or… Continue reading CAN opens applications for Men’s National Team head coach

Kathmandu: Minister for Youth and Sports Teju Lal Chaudhary has blamed the Finance Ministry for delaying the approval of guidelines and financial procedures, halting preparations for the 10th National Sports Competition. Speaking at a parliamentary committee meeting on Friday, Chaudhary said repeated requests to the Finance Minister went unanswered due to administrative bottlenecks. “Officials keep… Continue reading Finance Ministry delays stall 10th National Sports Competition: Sports Ministry

Kathmandu: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has officially decided not to extend the contract of national cricket team head coach Monty Desai, citing a mutual agreement. On Saturday evening, CAN took to Facebook to acknowledge Desai’s contributions. “From defending our ODI status against the odds to locking horns against Asian giants India and Pakistan… Continue reading CAN confirms coach Desai’s departure

Kathmandu: Cricket fans can watch the upcoming Women’s T20I series involving Nepal, the Netherlands, and Thailand for free, as the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has decided not to charge entry fees. The series will take place from January 30 to February 7 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Each team will… Continue reading Free entry for Nepal Women’s T20I Series

Kathmandu: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has taken disciplinary action against national cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane for misconduct during the Jai Trophy cricket tournament held in Birgunj and Janakpur. Lamichhane was penalized for disputing an umpire’s decision and posting about the matter on social media, which violated CAN’s code of conduct. As part of the… Continue reading CAN suspends Sandeep Lamichhane for disciplinary breach

Kathmandu: Nepali cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane has sparked speculation about his retirement following an emotional social media post on Saturday night. In the post, Lamichhane expressed deep gratitude to his supporters, stating, “The incredible people of this country and this beautiful nation have always stood by me, providing unwavering support at every step of my journey.… Continue reading Sandeep Lamichhane hints at retirement, fans speculate over emotional post

Kathmandu: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced plans to organize a specialized “Batting Camp” for young players. In a notice issued yesterday, CAN revealed that the camp will focus on enhancing the skills of promising batters. Scheduled to run from January 17 to 25 at Tribhuvan University and Mulpani Cricket Grounds, the camp… Continue reading CAN to host batting camp for emerging players