Category: Sports

Kathmandu: The National Sports Council (NSC) has issued a directive to the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) urging the Nepali national team to dedicate their focus solely to their performance in the ongoing Men’s T-20 Cricket World Cup in the USA and the West Indies. Expressing apprehension over the involvement of World Cup players in… Continue reading NSC directs CAN to prioritize Men’s T-20 Cricket World Cup preparation than other events in USA

Kathmandu: In their first group match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Nepal suffered a defeat to the Netherlands by 6 wickets. The Netherlands successfully chased Nepal’s target of 107 runs, finishing at 108/4 in 18.4 overs. Opener Max O’Dowd led the scoring for the Netherlands with an unbeaten 54 runs off 48 balls,… Continue reading Nepal falls to Netherlands in ICC T20 World Cup 2024 opener

Kathmandu: On the occasion of the ICC World Cup 2024, Open Door Entertainment, in collaboration with the Kathmandu Metropolitan City, will broadcast the first match of Nepal against the Netherlands live from Tundikhel. The Ministry of Youth and Sports will coordinate this program.In the presence of Honorable Sports and Youth Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, there… Continue reading KMC to broadcast first match of Nepal against Netherlands

Kathmandu: In a setback to Nepali cricket, the United States Embassy in Kathmandu has once again declined to grant a visa to renowned cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane, impeding his participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Lamichhane, a prominent figure in Nepali cricket, underwent a visa interview at the US Embassy on Thursday at 4 PM,… Continue reading US again rejects visa for Nepali Cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane

Kathmandu: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has made public the latest rankings, showing Nepali national team member Sompal Kami descending to the 99th position in the ICC T20 batting rankings. Previously, Kami held the 95th position in the T20 batting rankings. In the T20 batting rankings, England’s Adil Rashid retains the top position, followed by… Continue reading Nepali cricketers’ ICC T20 batting rankings drop in latest update

Kathmandu: In a setback for Nepali cricket, the US Embassy in Kathmandu has declined to issue a visa to prominent cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane, who was slated to participate in the upcoming T20 World Cup hosted by the United States and the West Indies. Lamichhane made the disclosure of the visa denial through a social media… Continue reading US Embassy denies visa to Nepali cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane ahead of T20 World Cup

Kathmandu: Brazil will host the 2027 Women’s World Cup after a vote of FIFA’s 211 members chose the South American bid over a joint bid from Belgium, Netherlands and Germany. The FIFA Congress on Friday selected from a reduced field of two candidates to host the 2027 tournament after a joint bid by the United… Continue reading Brazil to host 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Kathmandu: Nepal’s national team is gearing up for their inaugural match in the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The stage is set for an electrifying showdown as Nepal prepares to face off against the Netherlands in their opening fixture. The highly anticipated clash is scheduled to take place at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium… Continue reading Nepal prepares for first match in 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

Kathmandu: In a critical legal development, the appeal hearing of cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane regarding the Kathmandu District Court’s ruling in a rape case is advancing at the Patan High Court. Presiding over the session are Judges Sudarshan Dev Bhatta and Anju Upetri Dhakal. The Kathmandu District Court had issued a significant verdict, sentencing Sandeep to… Continue reading Sandeep Lamichhane’s appeal hearing continues amidst high court proceedings

Kathmandu: During the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, it was decided to release a total of NPR 20,971,010 as prize money announced earlier for various athletes. The proposal put forward by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, which received approval from the Cabinet, ensures cash prizes for medalists of the 19th Asian Games, cricket team,… Continue reading Government finally decides to release prize amount various athletes