Latest from Nayak Paudel
The boy who never stopped juggling
By Nayak Paudel Unable to fulfil his childhood dream of becoming a professional footballer, Ufuun Moktan Tamang discovered freestyle football during the Covid pandemic and has since become Nepal’s most recognisable name in the sport.
How a Nepali came to be part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup behind the scenes
By Nayak Paudel Ashwin Raj Pokharel, a Coca-Cola supervisor at Dallas Stadium, has gone viral among Nepalis as he works behind the scenes of the World Cup build-up in the United States.
Banned at TIA, grounded ANFA officials still have an open road to Mexico via India
By Nayak Paudel Although immigration officials stopped Pankaj Bikram Nembang and Kiran Rai from flying out of Kathmandu on Monday night, they can follow the precedent of CEO Indraman Tuladhar, who previously bypassed the travel ban by flying to Canada via India.
Emerging athletes better records in 16th President Running Shield
By Nayak Paudel Gandaki Province quartet sets a new junior national mark in the boys’ 4×400m relay as three records fall in the ongoing school-level national tournament.
Nepal to face China tomorrow for final Asian Games spot
By Nayak Paudel Despite posting their joint highest-ever T20I total against Malaysia, Nepal women suffered a two-wicket defeat in the semifinal of the Asian Games’ qualifier.
Sports sees repeated budget allocation for several projects
By Nayak Paudel Repetition has been seen in the budget for cricket stadiums in Mulpani, Biratnagar and Kailali, alongside the 10th National Games in Karnali.
Macau arena echoes with ‘Jay Nepal’ after Rabindra Dhant’s big ‘Road to UFC’ win
By Nayak Paudel & Timothy Aryal Hundreds of Nepali supporters in Macau and Hong Kong turned Galaxy Arena into a sea of flags and cheers as Dhant defeated the Philippines’ Kimbert Alintozon by technical knockout to advance to the semifinals of ‘Road to UFC Season 5’.
Meet the man who has coached a generation that changed Nepali women’s football
By Nayak Paudel APF women’s head coach Jibesh Pandey has spent years nurturing many of the talents who transformed the women’s game in the country.
Nepal edge Bhutan with a lucky goal in SAFF Women’s opener
By Nayak Paudel Gita Rana’s deflected effort gives Nepal a narrow win in Goa as the six-time runners-up struggle without injured striker Sabitra Bhandari and miss several chances against Bhutan.
CAN increases salary of players under central contract
By Nayak Paudel Three male cricketers in A+ category will earn Rs150,000 per month while four male and female players each in A category will get Rs100,000 and Rs55,000 per month, respectively.
Law makes several changes in T20 squad for Asian Games’ qualifier
By Nayak Paudel Compared to the 15 players in the squad for the recently concluded ICC CWC League-2 series comprising the USA and Scotland, the 14-man team for the qualifier has four key changes.
Bruno Fernandes named Premier League’s player of the season
By Nayak Paudel With 20 assists, the Portugal midfielder is tied with Arsenal great Thierry Henry and former Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne for most assists in a single Premier League campaign.
Stuart Law’s first year with Nepal hints at bigger future ahead
By Nayak Paudel The Rhinos won six of their last eight League-2 games at home, and with key players entering their prime years, belief is growing around Nepal cricket.
Nepal aim for maiden CAVA Women’s Volleyball Championship title
By Nayak Paudel The championship features eight teams in the third edition. It kicks off with three fixtures, including the battle between first edition’s finalists—India and Nepal—at the Covered Hall in Dasharath Stadium on Friday.
Skateboarders in Kathmandu are getting a long-awaited home
By Nayak Paudel Named after hip-hop pioneer Yama Buddha, Kathmandu’s first public skateboard park marks a turning point for a community that once skated in hiding but now rides towards recognition.