Category: Sports

Kathmandu: The Bagmati Province government has allocated 70% of the budget for the construction of the Gautam Buddha International Cricket Stadium in Bharatpur, Chitwan.Economic Affairs Minister of Bagmati Province, Bahadur Singh Lamal, revealed that the provincial government is committed to overseeing the allocation and execution of this significant project. The Minister conveyed this information during… Continue reading Bagmati Province govt allocates 70% budget for construction of Gautam Buddha International Cricket Stadium

Kathmandu – The Nepal Police Club secured the title of the Prime Minister Cup Men’s Cricket Tournament in a thrilling final held at the Triveni Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Facing off against the Tribhuvan Army Club, the Police Club emerged victorious by defeating their opponents by six wickets. In the final match, the Army Club… Continue reading Nepal Police Club bags Prime Minister Cup title

Kathmandu: Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) announced the suspension of Sandeep Lamichhane from all cricket-related activities on Thursday, following the recent verdict by the Kathmandu District Court. Lamichhane, the former national team captain, has been barred from participating in cricket activities at both national and international levels. CAN, in an official press statement, cited the… Continue reading Cricket Association of Nepal suspends Sandeep Lamichhane following court verdict

Kathmandu: Cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane has been handed an eight-year prison sentence by the Kathmandu District Court following his conviction in a rape case. The verdict was delivered by Judge Shishir Raj Dhakal in a single-bench hearing at the court. Lamichhane was found guilty on December 29, and the sentencing hearing took place today. The court… Continue reading Cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane sentenced to 8-year in prison for rape conviction

Kathmandu: Cricket Association Nepal (CAN) has officially released its annual fixture schedule, unveiling a series of national and international competitions slated for the year 2024. The announcement was made during a press conference held in Kathmandu today. According to the revealed schedule, Nepal is set to participate in various tournaments, including the ICC World Cup… Continue reading CAN announces annual fixture schedule

Kathmandu: The Kathmandu District Court has pronounced cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane guilty of raping a minor girl. A bench led by District Court Judge Shishir Raj Dhakal upheld the charges against Lamichhane, the former captain of Nepal’s national cricket team. The sentencing phase is scheduled for a separate hearing, where the bench will determine the period… Continue reading Kathmandu District Court declares cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane guilty in rape case

Kathmandu: In a significant move to prioritize the well-being of athletes and sports personnel, the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) has unveiled a comprehensive sports insurance policy in collaboration with the National Sports Council. This initiative addresses the absence of a defined policy outlining insurance coverage for players, filling a crucial gap in the sports sector.… Continue reading Nepal Insurance Authority launches sports insurance policy for athletes

Kathmandu: Nepal has been eliminated from the ongoing ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023 in the United Arab Emirates after conceding a 10-wicket defeat against India in its final group-stage match today. The match was organized at the ICC Academy Oval-2. In its first match, Nepal lost to Pakistan by seven wickets. Similarly, it suffered a… Continue reading Nepal exits ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023 after decisive defeat against India

Kathmandu: In an exciting development for Nepali football enthusiasts, renowned football player Didier Drogba is gearing up to arrive in Nepal to lend his support to the much-anticipated Nepal Super League (NSL), scheduled to kick off today. Sudip Sharma, a key member of the Nepal Super League management team, confirmed the arrival of the Chelsea… Continue reading Football legend Drogba set to boost Nepal Super League

Kathmandu: In a landmark decision, the government of Nepal has taken a giant leap forward in the realm of sports infrastructure by greenlighting the construction of three cricket stadiums as part of a prestigious national pride project. During the official announcement following Thursday’s Cabinet meeting, Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Rekha Sharma, revealed that… Continue reading Nepal govt plans for promoting 3 cricket stadiums as national pride projects