- Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Nayak Paudel
Except for departmental, clubs in ANFA Women’s League-2081 underprepared
The first phase of the ANFA Women’s League-2081 is kicking off between 10 teams in the Kathmandu Valley from Sunday. Koshi Province and Waling Municipality are playing in the opener at ANFA Complex in Satdobato, Lalitpur.
General Secretary’s salary hike overshadows ANFA’s positive decisions
Netizens have slammed the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) throughout social media platforms after the football’s governing body decided to increase the monthly salary of ANFA’s general secretary to USD 2,ooo (over Rs. 268,000) from Rs. 120,000.
Palesha Goverdhan wins historic bronze for Nepal at Paris Paralympics 2024
Palesha Goverdhan, a 21-year-old para-taekwondoin trained by Kabiraj Negi Lama, has opened the medal accounts for Nepal at the Paralympics after winning a historic bronze medal at Paris 2024. Palesha def
Bangladesh’s new football generation return home with SAFF U-20 trophy
Not once, but four times, thousands of loud Nepali football fans at ANFA Complex were silenced by Bangladesh’s new footballing generation when the visitors scored four goals past Nepal to lift the SAFF U-20 trophy on Wednesday.
Six teams, one goal: SAFF U-20 Cup
The second edition of the SAFF U-20 Championship is kicking off today (August 18) with host Nepal facing Sri Lanka in the opener at the ground of ANFA Complex in Satdobato, Lalitpur. Host Nepal is eager to w
Keisuke Honda-led Paro FC defeats Church Boys United
Captaining Bhutan’s Paro FC in the preliminary match of the AFC Challenge League 2024 against Nepal’s Church Boys United, Japan’s Keisuke Honda led the team to a win at Dasharath Rangasala Tuesday evening.
Paro FC arrives prepared with Keisuke Honda to face Church Boys United on August 13
Keisuke Honda needs no introduction amongst football fans. An experienced midfielder who played for the Japanese national team in three editions of the FIFA World Cup (2010, 2014 and 2018), Honda will be in action at the Kathmandu-based Dasharath Stadium on August 13. The 38-year-old will be playing for Bhutan Premier League 2023 winner Paro FC against Nepal’s Ma
If the ride feels unsafe, dial 100 or 103
“I was worried what the ride would be like as the cases of accidents have been common. However, the driver of the bus I boarded drove safely. Following traffic rules, he did not overtake unnecessarily, neither did he overspeed,” said Raja
Nepal needs to boost investment to claim Olympics medals
Nepal’s participation in the Olympics started when six athletes debuted in the world’s biggest sports event as it arrived in Tokyo, Japan, in 1964. Since then, 90 athletes (88 in Summer, 2 in Winter) have participated in different editions of the Olympics until 2020.
Nepal pushes limits against Russian volleyball giants in friendly series
Nepal failed to win a single set in two of the friendly matches played against Russia on July 21 and 22. However, Nepali women’s volleyball players demonstrated why they needed to play more against world-class teams.
Crime cases multiply over years while police face resource crunch
An annual report on Nepal Police’s activities in the fiscal year 2023/24 showed that the cases of crime have been increasing over the years in the country. Making public the report at Ne
Samjhana Khadka guides Nepal to historic first win in Asia Cup
Nepal’s opener Samjhana Khadka’s not-out inning of 72 off 45 helped Nepal register a historic win in the Women’s Asia Cup. Nepal defeated the UAE in the tournament opener played at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Sri Lanka on Friday.
Nepal's Passion For Global Sports
The craze of Nepalis towards cricket during the T20 World Cup in June left a great impression on the international cricket community, as such support is a rare scene for an associate nation. While the support was acceptable as the country’s t
‘Friendlies with Russia’s women’s volleyball team is milestone’
The arrival of Russia’s women’s volleyball team, one of the world’s best, for two friendly matches against Nepal is a milestone for the country that looks forward to challenging the world in its national sport. Volleyball, a sport popular ac
Nepal aim for history in Asia Women’s Cup against UAE
Participating in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup for the third time, Nepal has a chance to make history while facing the UAE in the opening match of the tournament in Sri Lanka on July 19. Nepal debuted in the tournament in 2012 when China hosted the Women’s Asia Cup in T20 format for the first time; earlier, it was played across 50 overs. The second participation for Nepal was in 2016 when Thailand hosted the tournament.
