Nayak Paudel

Nayak Paudel covers sports for The Kathmandu Post. He previously worked at the Post (2018–19) and spent over five years at The Rising Nepal. His reporting spans crime, health, education, and social issues.

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Samba shines as Nepal start Asian Cup qualifiers with dominant victory over Laos

They cap off their 100th international game with a goal rush, sending nine past Laos while keeping a clean sheet.

Nepal thrash Laos 9–0 in Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers as Samba shines on captaincy debut

Sabitra Bhandari scores four goals in Nepal’s 100th international match, powering the team to a dominant start in Group F of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers.

Nepal set sights on entering Asian Cup as Group F rivals promise tough battles

The four rivals talk up their chances, but only the winner advances to Australia in 2026.

From their humble beginnings to 100 matches, Nepali women dribble on

Nepal will play their 100th international match against Laos on June 29 in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers.

Nepali players getting acclimatised to Tashkent’s heat before crucial games

The Uzbekistani capital isn’t much hotter than Kathmandu but the girls still need to adapt to the dry and draining heat.

Intense training boosts morale in women’s national team

Players say the new head coach has injected fresh energy into the squad ahead of the group-stage qualifiers for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup.

Amateur Rahul Biswakarma wins Surya Nepal Premier Golf Championship

Biswakarma outdid 37 pros and 18 amateur golfers to lift his second title of the Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2024-25 season.

Nepal face shock defeat against Laos, a team 15 places below them in Fifa Ranking

The 2-1 defeat not only ends Nepal’s unbeaten streak against Laos but also deepens their challenges in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification race.

Patrick De Wilde has faith in Nepali women footballers as he takes charge

Nepal team’s first pro-licence holder coach says big results need serious work and investment. The Belgian ‘won’t waste my time if I’m held back’.

Ross’s Nepal aren’t just chasing wins—they’re building belief

Head coach Matt Ross and skipper Kiran Chemjong say the bonding between players and their determination have improved since the high-altitude training in Manang.

Hong Kong awaits Nepal after 1-3 loss to Manchester United

Manchester United defeated Hong Kong by a score of 3-1. But it was Hong Kong that scored first.

Why Pothas’ appointment as consultant coach could be vital for struggling Nepal

Nepal seek to reignite their CWC League 2 campaign as a coaching pair with good rapport returns to guide them through a daunting assignment.

Tuning up in Thailand, Nepal women set sights on Asian Cup and beyond

With a pro-license coach joining after the Thailand trip, the Nepali women’s team aims for historic Asian Cup qualification to move closer to the World Cup and Olympics.

A journalist’s mission to record Nepali football’s golden past

Veteran football journalist Himesh’s debut book—‘Swarnakatha: Nepali Footballko’—is more than a tribute to the sport. It’s a wake-up call for authorities to step up record-keeping.