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Rabindra Dhant gave Nepal a reason to smile. Now his camp wants real action behind the praise
By Nayak Paudel Following a historic Road to UFC victory in Shanghai, the fighter’s coach Diwiz Piya calls the sports minister for a face-to-face meeting on the future of sports as Dhant prepares to face Japan’s Ryo Tajima.
In a reprieve for a grieving nation, Rabindra Dhant advances to Road to UFC final
By Nayak Paudel Facing New Zealand’s Murdoch in Shanghai, the ‘Tiger of Bajhang’ delivers crucial late strikes to earn a decision win and dedicated solace for back-home tragedy.
Nepal’s MMA star Rabindra Dhant eyes UFC glory in Shanghai
By Nayak Paudel With a UFC contract within reach, the star bantamweight enters the octagon to face the fight of his life against New Zealand’s Kasib Murdoch on Friday.
Thousands chase 14 spots for Nepal’s FIFA U15 World Cup squad
By Nayak Paudel A rare chance to represent Nepal at the global event has drawn a huge response from young footballers, exposing the sharp contrast between grassroots enthusiasm and government neglect.
Dhant prepares to block Murdoch’s social media jabs with real punches in Shanghai
By Nayak Paudel As the Kiwi prospect escalates his pre-fight antics on social media, Nepal’s bantamweight star stays locked in on the fight that could earn him a historic UFC contract.
Nepalis around the world step in to cover footballer Aashish Rai’s medical bills
By Nayak Paudel Injured midfielder Aashish Rai has received around Rs2 million from well-wishers worldwide, exposing the sharp contrast between public solidarity and official indifference.
Shusmita Thapa Magar begins her pro MMA journey with win
By Nayak Paudel Magar has a pro Muay Thai record of 7-0 and a pro kickboxing record of 2-2. Now, she has entered MMA.
Five nominees unveiled for NSJF Pulsar Sports Award
By Nayak Paudel NSJF eliminates paid voting to ensure a fairer contest for the 23rd Pulsar Sports Award’s People’s Choice category.
How Youssef Wehbe and Soma Fight Club are pushing Rabindra Dhant and Yuki Angdembe to the pinnacle of MMA
By Nayak Paudel Soma Fight Club’s head MMA coach Wehbe opens up about cornering and training Dhant and Angdembe, the power of Nepali fans, Gorkhali mentality, and why the country must invest in combat sports.
Nepal cricket team heads to India to prepare for ACC Premier Cup and packed Asian swing
By Nayak Paudel With stops in India, Malaysia, Japan and Oman, CAN leaders insist structural changes in the squad are aimed squarely at qualifying for the Asia Cup and building beyond ODI status retention.
Nepali MMA prospects take centre stage across India ahead of Dhant’s Road to UFC bout
By Nayak Paudel Gokul Khadka and Asbeen Chhetri feature in Hyderabad’s LFC-2 tomorrow, while Rahul Hamal Thakuri prepares for his pro debut next week in Arunachal Pradesh.
Rohit Paudel leaves behind an inspiring legacy as ODI captaincy changes hands
By Nayak Paudel & Binay Jyoti Sapkota Praises pour in for Paudel as Nepal’s most successful captain is replaced by Sandeep Lamichhane, with CAN offering no explanation for the sudden leadership change.
Nepal’s para table tennis players train on borrowed gear but dream of Asian Games medals
By Nayak Paudel The players have had to finance much of their preparation themselves, navigating costly equipment, limited facilities and a system that offers little recognition for their achievements.
How Rajina Bista fought from local karate rings to Tokyo mats and Bangkok podiums
By Nayak Paudel Beyond the viral social media posts celebrating Rajina Bista’s win over a Thai fighter, the 27-year-old martial artist overcame financial hurdles and institutional neglect to claim silver at the Amazing Muay Thai World Festival.
Players and legends urge action as Nepal risk first-ever absence from SAFF Championship
By Nayak Paudel Nepal’s football crisis deepens as FIFA suspension threatens the country's first-ever absence from the SAFF Championship, prompting growing calls for government intervention.