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15Dec

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Manoj Prabhakar parts ways with CAN

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The head coach of the Nepal National Cricket team Manoj Prabhakar has parted ways with the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN). The CAN on Thursday announced that it has accepted the decision of Manoj Prabhakar to step down from his position. The former Indian all-rounder took over the responsibility to lead National Cricket Team in the first week of August following the departure of Pubudu Dassanayake. Prabhakar's resignation came after the team's mediocre performance in Namibia tour belonging to ICC World Cup Cricket League 2. "CAN insisted Prabhakar resign from his position. Players, Manager, and management members have filed grievances against him which lead us to a conclusion that we shall part ways for the betterment of both the parties...

South Korea and UAE victorious in Asia Rugby U18 Sevens

12Dec

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South Korea and UAE victorious in Asia Rugby U18 Sevens

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - South Korea Men's and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Women's clinched the title of Asia Rugby U18 Sevens Championship on Sunday. South Korea, trailing 12-7 in the first half, marked an appreciable comeback to be named the champions of Aisa Rugby U18. UAE, comfortably leading 12-0 for a while failed to defend the lead. The Koreans secured 7 points just before going into the halfway. South Korea gave UAE no chance to score after the interval. Instead, they added 14 points to snatch the match scoring 21-12 at Dashrath Stadium. Furthermore, Malaysia hammered India 36-6 to secure the third position. Similarly, UAE secured the title in the women's category in a maiden tournament hosted by Nepal Rugby Association (NRA). UAE comfortably defeated Indi...

2Dec

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Wushu squad to fly toward Indonesia

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The 3-membered squad is set to fly towards Indonesia on Saturday to participate in the 8th World Junior Wushu Championship. Alish Marik and Alisha Khati will compete in the Taolu Event under the championship. The martial artists will vie in Nanquan, Chang/Nan Quan, and Nangun. Acting Member-Secretary of National Sports Council (NSC) Anjan Dhamala, President of Nepal Wushu Federation Bir Bahadur Tamang, General Secretary Lakpa Chhiring Sherpa, and others bade farewell to the team at the NSC secretariat amidst a program on Friday.

Plaesha and Srijana to represent Nepal in World Para Taekwondo Grand Prix

2Dec

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Plaesha and Srijana to represent Nepal in World Para Taekwondo Grand Prix

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The Nepal Taekwondo Association bade farewell to the 3-membered team traveling to Saudi Arabia on Monday to compete in World Para Taekwondo Grand Prix. 2 female Taekwondoin, led by international Level-2 Para Taekwondo coach - Kabiraj Negi will represent Nepal in a competition scheduled to take place from December 8 to 10 in the capital of Saudi Arabia - Riyadh. Para-Olympian Palesha Goverdhan (Under 57 KG) and Srijana Ghising (Under 52 KG) will fight in the K-44 category. Nepal Taekwondo Association President Prakash Samsher Rana, Members Ramchandra Shrestha, and Kumar Ghising bade farewell to the traveling team amidst a program organized at Satdobato on Friday.

Nepal to host maiden International Rugby Competition

1Dec

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Nepal to host maiden International Rugby Competition

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The Nepal Rugby Association and Asia Rugby are set to jointly host Asia Rugby U18 Boys and Girls Championship at Dasarath Stadium. 8 Asian countries will show their participation in the tournament to be held on the 10th and 11th of December, confirms secretary and spokesperson of Nepal Rugby Association Gobinda Ghimire. Hosts Nepal, along with India, Chinese Taipei, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Bangladesh, and UAE will vie for the title of Aisa Rugby U18 Championship. 5 teams from the Women's side and 8 from the Men will participate in the maiden International Rugby Competition to be held in Nepal. The Nepalese side has begun its close camp at Gauritar, Hetauda. The main organizing committee for the championship has been formed under ...

Prince and Rashila victorious in Lalitpur Mayor Cup

26Nov

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Prince and Rashila victorious in Lalitpur Mayor Cup

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - National Champion shuttlers duo Prince Dahal of Nepal Police Club and Rashila Maharjan of Tribhuvan Army Club clinches the title of First Lalitpur Mayor Cup National Badminton Tournament. Prince defeated Praful Maharjan in straight sets of 21-9 and 21-14 to be named victorious in Men's Single category. Likewise, Rashila who went down to Anumaya Rai in the first set by 19-21, outplayed in the second and third sets to register a win of 21-15 and 21-18. Champions Prince and Rashila pursed NRs. 40,000 each along with Medal, Trophy, and Certificate. Meanwhile, runners-up Praful and Anumaya were rewarded with NRs. 20,000 each. Similarly, Kaski's Bidhan Adhikari and Army's Pawan Lenthep defeated Lalitpur's Dipesh Shakya and Suman Shakya in a strai...

Gunraj and Denika bags Bronze in World Muay Thai

24Nov

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Gunraj and Denika bags Bronze in World Muay Thai

By a Staff Reporter Nepali Martial Artists Gunraj Ruchal and Denika Rai bagged bronze in the 17th World Muay Thai Competition held from 16 to 23rd November in Thailand. Gunraj suffered a defeat against Uzbekistan's player in the second round of the semifinal due to a medical injury, which limited him only to the bronze. Denki, who vied directly in the semi-final lost to Uzbekistan's player on the basis of points. Players from 20 nations participated in a week-long competition.

19Nov

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Aashish extends contract with CBU

Utsav Shakya, Kathmandu The Most Valuable Player of the last year's of Martyr’s Memorial ‘B’ Division League Aashish Chaudhary has penned contract extension with Church Boys United Football Club (CBU). With this, Chaudhary will be staying with the club till 2024, confirmed CBU President Tanka Lal Rai. “We are pleased to keep such a young talent with us. We are in talks to welcome some renowned faces for new season. Our aim is to win the title of Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League,” said president Rai. The 20-years-old forward will mark his debut in Nepal’s top-tier with CBU. Chaudhary first featured for the club in the ‘C’ Division League back in 2021. Since then he has been integral part of the club’s success story. “I started to play football when I ...

“Pakistan is always a tough opponent to face” – Skipper Rohit

15Nov

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“Pakistan is always a tough opponent to face” – Skipper Rohit

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Nepal, and Pakistan National Football teams are set to face each other after 4 years. The teams last met at the 2018 SAFF Championship before FIFA implemented a ban on Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) where Nepal lost the match by 2-1. Pakistan is preparing to face Nepal on Wednesday as its first opponent after FIFA uplifted the ban implemented on them a few months ago. The match will kick off at 5 PM at Dashrath Stadium in Kathmandu. The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has appointed Prabesh Katuwal as the interim head coach of the National Team. Katuwal, who is going to look after a national side for the first time stated that this is a big opportunity for him. "Everyone dreams to lead the National side while beginning a coaching caree...

ANFA to assist Prezen Tamang with 3 Lakhs

15Nov

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ANFA to assist Prezen Tamang with 3 Lakhs

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA)'s Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday decided to support footballer Prezen Tamang with NRs. 3 lakhs for his treatment. Prezen was diagnosed with Blood Cancer a month ago and is currently under treatment at Apolo Hospital in Delhi, India. The All Nepal Football Player Association petitioned ANFA on Monday asking for assistance in the treatment of Prezen. A regular forward of A Division league side Friends Club ANFA Academy product Prezen is the Gold Medalist of the 13th South Asian Game which took place in Nepal in 2019. Prezen won Nepal the title of SAFF U18 Championship in 2017 held at Bhutan. He was a member of the champions team of the first edition of the Nepal Super League (NSL), Kathmandu Ra...