Category: Sports

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

Fluminense won the Copa Libertadores for the first time in their history by beating Boca Juniors in Saturday’s dramatic final. Veteran forward German Cano opened the scoring for the Brazilians in the first half, sweeping home a first-time shot. Luis Advincula equalized with a stunning strike from distance to take the game to extra time.… Continue reading Fluminense Triumphs in Dramatic Copa Libertadores Final

After a remarkable comeback, Nepal has earned its place in the upcoming T20 World Cup scheduled for June 2024 in America and the West Indies. This achievement marks their return to the international cricket stage after a ten-year hiatus. Nepal clinched their qualification with an impressive 8-wicket win over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at… Continue reading Nepal makes a grand comeback in T20 World Cup, securing qualification with thrilling victory over UAE

Kathmandu: Lionel Messi won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending eighth time on Monday after fulfilling his life’s ambition by leading Argentina to the World Cup title in Qatar last year.Adding to his silverware the one major trophy that eluded him in his storied career was the decisive factor in an otherwise quite mundane… Continue reading Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d’Or