Rs 1.75 billion was spent on infrastructure while Rs 1.31 billion went to the holding of matches during the Games.

Batsman Rohit Kumar Paudel and staffer Pradip Lama were the other members of the team detected with the virus.

The 32-year-old all-rounder played an influential role in Nepal’s elevation from Division 5 in 2010 to One-Day International (ODI) nation in 2018.

The 31-year-old Parki clocked 2 hours 18 minutes 59 seconds to finish the 42.195km race ahead of 24 competitors.

Once the deal is signed, India’s Seven 3 Sports will provide Cricket Association of Nepal Rs400 million for a period of 10 years, officials say.

Nepal’s goal drought continues for the sixth match in a row as they have not scored a goal after beating Chinese Taipei 2-0 in September 2019 in an away game.

Visitors concede a goal each in both the halves to face defeat against the South Asian foes.

Despite short preparation, a year-long hiatus due to coronavirus and long list of absentees, Nepal are hopeful of good results against the home team.

The national men’s team has not played any tournament after competing in the 2020 Asia Cup Qualifiers held in Thailand in February and March earlier this year.

Nepali footballers will break an eight-month long hiatus when they play two international friendlies in Dhaka next week.

Players welcome the move but call on authorities to allow domestic matches since their livelihoods depend on playing games.

Top players this weekend will be tired many having played three internationals over the international break.

The game between Leeds United and Manchester City was better viewing. Tactically speaking as well as for the thrill, in the meeting between two top managerial brains in football there was a lot to enjoy.

A top European football club, with the riches of the modern game at their disposal, may buy all the talent it can but without a leader, whether it is on the pitch or off it, it has little chance of success.

There seem to be two main problems at United. One is the lack of patience of the management and the lack of astute signings is the second problem.

The ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ grade male cricketers would get monthly salaries of Rs 50,000, Rs 40,000 and Rs 30,000 while their female counterparts would receive Rs 15,000, Rs 12,000 and Rs 10,000, respectively.

Whether it is Chelsea, Manchester City, or even Manchester United, Liverpool will have challengers.

The 27-year-old world number three, beaten in his first three Grand Slam finals, started as favourite but appeared to have blown his golden chance as he fell two sets behind.

The good news for the moment is games begin this weekend.

It is easy to continue to support a team if they continue to win trophies.