Category: Sports

Kathmandu: The 21st edition of the ‘Aaha Rara Gold Cup’ football tournament will be held in Pokhara at a time when the corona infection is on the rise. It was informed at a press conference held in Pokhara on Tuesday that the competition will start from January 20 at Pokhara Stadium. Chairman of Sahara Club… Continue reading ‘Aaha Rara Gold Cup’ competition to be held in Pokhara

BEIJING (AP): Only “selected” spectators will be permitted at next month’s Beijing Olympics because of the coronavirus pandemic, organizers said Monday. Beijing had already announced that no fans from outside the country would be permitted at the events, and had not offered tickets to the general public. Monday’s announcement posted on the organizing committee’s website… Continue reading Beijing to offer Olympic tickets to ‘selected’ spectators

Kathmandu: The fifth edition of the Prime Minister’s Cup, organized by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) with the financial support of the National Sports Council (NSC), is starting from Monday. The previous four editions were in one-day format. But considering the T20 World Cup global qualifier to be held in Oman next February, this… Continue reading Prime Minister Cup T20 to begin from today

Kathmandu: The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has invited 34 players for indoor training for two friendly matches against Mauritius. After discussions with head coach Abdullah Almutairi for the match to be played at Dasharath Stadium on January 29 and February 1, ANFA has invited 34 players for indoor training. ANFA has called Bishal Shrestha,… Continue reading 34 players in closed training for a friendly match against Mauritius

(BBC): Lionel Messi is one of four Paris St-Germain players to test positive for Covid-19. The Argentine forward and team-mates Juan Bernat, Nathan Bitumazala and Sergio Rico were confirmed to have Covid a day before PSG’s French Cup tie against fourth-tier side Vannes. The quartet are said to be isolating. PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino added… Continue reading Lionel Messi: Paris St-Germain forward isolating after testing positive for Covid-19

Kathmandu: An agreement has been reached between the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) and the disgruntled players. As per the agreement reached on Sunday, the action taken by CAN against Gyanendra Malla, vice-captain Dipendra Singh Airy, Kamal Singh Airy and Sompal Kami will also be withdrawn. This decision has to pass by the board meeting… Continue reading CAN revoke decision against players

Kathmandu: India have won the U-19 Asia Cup cricket title. India won the U-19 Asia Cup by defeating Sri Lanka by one wicket in the final match played in Dubai on Friday. In the rain-affected game, the Indian team had set a target of 102 runs in 38 overs to win. This is the eighth… Continue reading India wins U-19 Asia Cup title

Kathmandu: The government has decided to give cash prizes to the winners of the Asian Central Zone Women’s Volleyball Challenge Cup. A meeting of the cabinet on Wednesday decided to give cash prizes to the players, coaches and officials who won the Central Zone Women’s Volleyball Challenge Cup. It has been decided to give Rs… Continue reading Govt to provide Rs 500,000 each to winner of Asian Central Zone Volleyball Cup

Kathmandu: Nepal defeated Uzbekistan 3-2 to bag the title ‘Asian Central Zone Women’s Volleyball Challenge Cup.’ Nepal has defeated Uzbekistan 26-24, 24-26, 25-15, 22-25, 15-11 at the Shahid Sohrawardy National Indoor Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Tuesday. In the women’s competition, Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan competed. Nepal had made it to… Continue reading Nepal wins ‘Asian Central Zone Women’s Volleyball’