- Wednesday, 18 June 2025
Nepal beat Scotland by two wickets
Nepal has beaten the host Scotland by two wickets in the match held in Glasgow, Scotland on Tuesday under the T20 Tri-Nation Series.
Nepal's historic 100th T20I ends in triple Super Over drama
Nepal's 100th T20 International turned into an instant classic as their clash with the Netherlands in Glasgow on Monday became the first-ever T20I to be decided after three Super Overs, with the Dutch side prevailing in nail-biting contest.
New-look Man City crave winning feeling at CWC
Bolstered by a £100 million ($135 million) spending spree ahead of the Club World Cup, Manchester City are determined to erase the memory of a disappointing season by returning to winning ways in the United States.
Rabi Khadka takes early lead at Surya Nepal Premier Golf Championship
By A Staff ReporterKathmandu, June 17: Rabi Khadka surged to the top of the leaderboard on Monday, securing a one-stroke advantage over defending champion Subash Tamang after the first round of the Surya Nepal Premier Golf Championship. The tournament, the final event of the Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2024-25, is being played at the par-72 Gokarna Golf Club.Khadka posted a solid 5-under 67 to take the lead, while Tamang, competing in his first event of the season, carded a 4-under 68 to stay close behind. Nepal’s No. 1 professional, Bhuvan Nagarkoti, and Dhana Bahadur Thapa, along with amateurs Nim Dorji Tamang and Rahul Biswakarma, finished tied for third at 3-under 69.Niraj Tamang and Bishnu Prasad Sharma share seventh place at 2-under 70, while veteran pro Deepak Magar, Ram Krishna Shrestha, and amateur Wangchen Dhondup are tied for ninth at 1-under 71. Four players—Shivaram Poudel, Dinesh Prajapati, and amateurs Tashi Tsering and Sadbhav Acharya—sit in a tie for 12th at even-par 72.Khadka’s round was highlighted by a scorching front nine, where he carded four consecutive birdies on the sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth holes to turn in 4-under 32. On the back nine, he managed 1-under 35, overcoming a bogey on the 13th hole with birdies on the 12th and 17th.Title holder Tamang struggled early, turning in 1-over 37, but bounced back spectacularly with a 5-under 31 on the back nine. He birdied the sixth but suffered bogeys on the fifth and seventh. However, he rallied with birdies on the 10th, 12th, and 16th holes, and capped his round with an eagle on the par-5 15th.Nagarkoti, Thapa, and Bhutanese amateur Nim Dorji all went 3-under 33 on the front nine before settling for even-par 36 on the back. Nepal national team member Rahul Biswakarma turned at 1-under 35 and posted a 2-under 34 on the way home.In the amateur competition, Nim Dorji and Rahul are tied at 3-under 69. Nim Dorji impressed with eagles on the third and seventh holes, along with three birdies. Rahul faced two bogeys but offset them with five birdies. Wangchen, who endured a quadruple bogey nine on the par-5 seventh but rallied with six birdies, sits third at 1-under 71.The 72-hole tournament features 37 pros and 18 amateurs. After 36 holes, the field will be cut to the top 21 professionals (and ties), along with the leading amateurs.Boasting the largest prize purse of the season, the event carries a total of Rs 1.6 million. The champion will pocket Rs 300,000, with the runner-up earning Rs 185,000. The third, fourth, and fifth-place finishers will take home Rs 125,000, Rs 105,000, and Rs 92,000, respectively.
Surya Nepal Premier Golf Championship tees off today
The Surya Nepal Premier Golf Championship, the final event of the Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2024–25, is set to tee off on Monday at Gokarna Golf Club. The championship will be played over 72 ho
Messi denied late winner in Club World Cup opener
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were held to a 0-0 draw by Egyptian side Al Ahly on Saturday as FIFA's new 32-team tournament got off to a smooth start in front of 60,927 fans in Florida.
Sam Burns leads US Open golf
The pounding rain arrived far too late to douse so many of the meltdowns across Oakmont on Friday in a U.S. Open that produced a brilliant round by Sam Burns and a litany of collapses and tantrums typical in a major that prides itself on being the toughest test.
Can Lionel Messi and Inter Miami really spring a surprise at the Club World Cup?
The Club World Cup will take Inter Miami from start-up to the global stage. Just five years after its MLS debut, the team co-owned by David Beckham and starring Lionel Messi will have the eyes of the world on it as it kicks off soccer's newest competition with the chance to be crowned world champion.
Madhes province clinches TB Shah Memorial Cricket title
The Madhes province has clinched the title of the TB Shah Memorial U-16 National Cricket tournament.
TU Cricket Ground upgradation underway (Photo Feature)
The installation of International-standard parapets and floodlights in the Tribhuvan University (TU) Cricket Ground in Kirtipur is underway.
Bagmati dominate 15th President Running Shield
The 15th edition of the Central President Running Shield Tournament wrapped up on Friday, with Bagmati Province dominating the medal tally, grabbing 36 gold medals.
PSG aims for Club World Cup glory after historic Champions League win
Just weeks after winning the Champions League for the first time in its history, Paris Saint-Germain's eyes are now fixed on FIFA's shiny new Club World Cup. The newly-crowned
Brazil, Ecuador book World Cup berths, Uruguay on brink
Brazil booked their place at the 2026 World Cup in North America on Tuesday with a lackluster 1-0 home victory over Paraguay, the first win of Carlo Ancelotti's reign. The five-time world cha
