Category: Sports

Kathmandu: In a heartfelt farewell ceremony held at Sheetal Niwas on Friday, Nepali athletes bound for the 33rd Summer Paris Olympics were given warm wishes and encouragement by President Ram Chandra Paudel. President Paudel, addressing the gathering, emphasized the importance of sports as a means to showcase Nepal’s talent on the global stage. He urged… Continue reading Nepali athletes bid farewell as they depart for 33rd Summer Paris Olympics

Kathmandu: Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi’s second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 Sunday night on Lautaro Martínez’s 112th-minute goal. Messi appeared to sustain a non-contact injury while running and falling in the 64th minute and covered his face with his hands as he sat on the bench and… Continue reading Argentina clinches record 16th Copa America title with 1-0 victory over Colombia

Kathmandu: In a thrilling conclusion to Euro 2024, Spain clinched their fourth European Championship title with a dramatic 2-1 victory over England at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on Sunday. Nico Williams, a standout for Spain throughout the tournament, broke the deadlock early in the second half, slotting home from a precise pass by 17-year-old sensation… Continue reading Spain wins UEFA Euro 2024

Kathmandu: Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced plans to host the Nepal Premier League (NPL) in November-December this year. However, the exact dates for the tournament have not been disclosed. In its meeting held on Thursday, CAN also decided to form a three-member committee led by the General Manager to establish criteria for the… Continue reading CAN announces Nepal Premier League (NPL)

Kathmandu: The recent national weightlifting competition held at the International Sports Complex in Satdobato, Lalitpur, witnessed the establishment of four new national records in various weight categories under both para and special sports. In an impressive display of strength and skill, Ashish Manandhar of Bagmati Province shattered his own record by lifting 145 kg in… Continue reading New national weightlifting records set across multiple categories

Kathmandu: In a gripping finale at the ICC T-20 World Cup 2024, India emerged victorious, securing their second Twenty20 World Cup title with a narrow 7-run win over South Africa. This triumph marks India’s return to the top after their first championship win in 2007, 17 years ago. South Africa, appearing in their first final,… Continue reading India crowned champions of ICC T-20 World Cup 2024

Kathmandu: Cricket enthusiasts worldwide are gearing up for an exhilarating finale as India and South Africa clash in the ICC T20 World Cup final today. The highly anticipated match is scheduled to commence at 8:15 PM Nepali time at Bridgetown. India secured their berth in the final with a commanding victory over defending champions England,… Continue reading India and South Africa face-off in ICC T20 World Cup final today

Kathmandu: Three prominent members of the Nepal national cricket team are gearing up to showcase their skills in the upcoming Global T20 League hosted in Canada. Captain Rohit Paudel, along with Dipendra Singh Airee and Sandeep Lamichhane, will be representing Nepal in this international cricket extravaganza scheduled for July. Sandeep Lamichhane and Dipendra Singh Airee… Continue reading 3 Nepali cricket stars set for Global T20 League in Canada

Kathmandu: Nepal has improved its position by three places in the latest FIFA world rankings. According to FIFA’s latest release on global football rankings for men, Nepal has moved up to the 175th position. Previously, Nepal held the 178th position. In the joint qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027,… Continue reading Nepal climbs 3 places in FIFA world rankings

Kathmandu: In the ICC T20 World Cup cricket match today, Nepal faced a defeat against Bangladesh by 21 runs. Nepal was bowled out for 85 runs in 19 overs and 2 balls, marking an unsuccessful end to their pursuit of a historic win in the competition. Nepal had an opportunity to avenge their loss against… Continue reading Nepal falls short against Bangladesh in ICC T20 World Cup