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Gary Philips appointed Nepal’s women football team coach
Australian Gary Philips has been appointed as the head coach of the Nepali national women's team.
Nepal’s tri-series against Oman, US postponed indefinitely
The International Cricket Council says it has postponed three World Cup League 2 series, including one involving Nepal, Oman and the United States.
Footballer Rijal to play I-League for Aizawl FC
Nepal's national footballer Abhishek Rijal has joined India's Aizawl Football Club for the current season of the Indian national league, I-League.
32 cricketers called to close camp for tri-series involving Oman, US
The national cricket governing body, Cricket Association of Nepal, has selected 32 players for preliminary preparations of a tri-series involving Oman and the United States that Nepal are playing next month.
Dhurmus, Suntali’s cricket stadium project in limbo as donors don’t keep promises
Due to lack of funds, the project has not moved as swiftly as he had hoped. His days are often spent thinking about how and where to manage the funds as, without it, the project's future is in limbo.
4 most interesting and challenging golf holes in Nepal
Nepal may seem like an unlikely place to have a great round of golf, but the stunning, mountain-backed courses are well worth your time. Here are some gems.
Whatmore promises to improve Nepali cricket, says he likes this new challenge
Kathmandu, January 21 Dav Whatmore has formally taken the role as the head coach of Nepal’s national cricket team on Thursday. Whatmore, who came to Kathmandu on Sunday, was appointed head coach on December 17, 2020. Whatmore, 66, has...
Rashila Tamang: A teen’s race, from fun to fame, in Nepal’s trail and ultrarunning scene
Rashila Tamang first ran for fun. As a part of the Women’s Day event in 2015, a 16-year-old Tamang stood in the starting line wearing jeans and a shirt. She did not even have proper running shoes and had...
New cricket coach Dav Whatmore in Nepal, likely to take charge next week
Newly appointed coach of Nepal's cricket team Dav Whatmore has arrived in Nepal. A source close to Whatmore said that he arrived late on Sunday evening and is now going to be quarantining till Friday.
Former national goalkeeper, ANFA general secretary Lok Bahadur Shahi no more
Former goalkeeper of Nepal's national football team, Lok Bahadur Shahi, has passed away on Sunday. He was 65.
Johan Kalin as a coach couldn’t give Nepal football wins but says he had a vision for the field
Kalin was appointed Nepal's national team coach in January 2019.
Nepali athlete wins gold medal in Dhaka Marathon
Nepali runner Pushpa Bhandari has won a gold medal in the ongoing Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Dhaka Marathon in Bangladesh.
Lamichhane included in the PSL draft
Nepali globetrotting leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane has been included in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) draft for a second time. Pakistan Cricket Board released the draft list on Tuesday.
Gandaki to host Mountain Sports Festival in March
The Eighth Mountain Sports Festival is being organised in the Gandaki province from March 4.
Prime Minister Cup Final: Province 1 beat defending champions APF by six runs
Kathmandu, January 3 Province 1 women have won the Prime Ministers Cricket Cup by beating defending champions APF Women by six runs in Lamahi, Dang on Sunday. Batting first, Province 1 scored 105 runs losing four wickets. Apsari Begam top...
Abu Dhabi T10 League clubs pick 3 Nepali players, 1 mentor
Three clubs participating in the 2021 edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 League have picked three Nepali players.
Pulsar Sports Award: Know 5 nominees for People’s Choice
The Nepal Sports Journalists Forum has announced nominations for the People's Choice category of annual Pulsar Sports Award.
Dav Whatmore is new coach of Nepal cricket
Dav Whatmore has been appointed the head coach of Nepal’s national cricket team, the Cricket Association of Nepal announced on Thursday.
ICC WC League 2: Nepal to play against Oman, US in March 2021
The International Cricket Council has announced its calendar for various matches affected by the Covid-19 pandemic in the pathway to the 2023 World Cup to be held in India. The international cricket governing body has scheduled a tri-series involving...
Sandeep Lamichhane off to Australia for Big Bash League
Popular Nepali cricket Sandeep Lamichhane has left Kathmandu for Australia to play the Big Bash League there.
Gautam Buddha Cup cricket tournament to begin in Chitwan this Saturday
The Gautam Buddha Cup 2020 Cricket Tournament is taking place in the Gautam Buddha International Cricket Stadium being constructed at Rampur in Bharatpur metropolitan city of Chitwan.
Raju Adhikari: From picking up litter to picking up medals
It was not long ago that Raju Adhikari spent his days on the streets of Hetaunda, picking up litter, inhaling dendrite and getting into spats. Having fled home at an early age, his life revolved around the streets, which...
AFC bars 13 Nepali football clubs from all 2021 events
The regional football governing body, Asian Football Confederation (AFC), has barred 13 'A' division clubs of Nepal from all the competitions to be held next year.
Paras Khadka nominated for ICC Men’s Associate Player of the Decade
Nepali cricketer Paras Khadka has been nominated for ICC Men's Associate Player of the Decade.
Nepal to participate in 25th World Powerlifting Championship 2020
Nepal will participate in the 25th World Powerlifting Championship 2020 to be held in Maharashtra of India on December 4-7.
Nepal cricket team’s ODI status to continue until 2023
The international cricket governing body, International Cricket Council, has extended the ODI status given to Nepal by one year until 2023, informs the Cricket Association of Nepal.
Nepal footballers playing first game after seven months today
Nepal's national men's football team are playing their first match in the past several months in Dhaka on Friday.
National cricketers to join training in Nov end after 8-month gap
The training would take place from the fourth week of November.
Amid pandemic, India organised IPL. What will be the fate of major cricket leagues in Nepal?
There are three major cricket leagues in Nepal: Dhangadi Premier League (DPL), Everest Premier League (EPL), and Pokhara Premier League (PPL). All three are in limbo currently despite hundreds of thousands of rupees invested in them.
Nepal footballers leave for Bangladesh friendlies
The national men's football team of Nepal have left for Bangladesh to play two friendly matches with the hosts.
Pokhara cricket stadium unlikely to get complete anytime soon despite big investment and ambitious p...
Chief Minister for Gandaki Pradesh Prithvi Subba Gurung informs that the international-level cricket stadium project has already begun and that the construction will be held in coordination with other levels of government.
Four national footballers test positive for coronavirus
Four players of Nepal national football team have tested positive for the coronavirus.