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Nepal’s 42-year presence in South Asian football under threat as dispute deepens
By Nayak Paudel Nepal women’s team, a six-time runner-up, could miss the SAFF Championship for the first time amid the ANFA-NSC dispute, putting the country’s four-decade-long uninterrupted South Asian football legacy under threat.
Green happy to play second fiddle as Allen brings up maiden IPL ton
By Reuters Playing his first IPL season, Allen delivered a blistering knock, featuring 10 sixes and five fours and marking a sharp turnaround after a difficult start to the campaign.
No interviews, no certainty: Nepal women’s SAFF camp begins under cloud of politics
By Nayak Paudel After missing the FIFA Series due to administrative conflict, the national squad prepares for the SAFF Championship while political tensions threaten participation with risks of suspension from FIFA.
Hetauda completes new cricket ground, eyes national tournaments
By Subash Bidari Bagmati Province plans national tournament and further stadium expansion after completing Rs117.4 million project in Gauritar.
From self-doubt to five wickets: Gulshan Kumar Jha leads Nepal revival
By Nayak Paudel Backed by coaches despite a difficult run, the 20-year-old produces his finest ODI spell to spark Nepal’s push towards the League-2 top four.
Nepal secure dominant 81-run win over Oman in Cricket World Cup League-2
By Binod Pandey Aasif Sheikh’s 94 and Gulshan Jha’s five-wicket haul power Nepal to their first League 2 win over Oman in Kirtipur on Tuesday.
Pant not feeling the price tag pressure in IPL, says coach Langer
By Reuters Monday’s six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians marked Lucknow's sixth consecutive loss, leaving them anchored to the bottom of the 10-team league and with playoff hopes in disarray.
Nepal post 257-run target as Aasif Sheikh anchors innings against Oman in Kirtipur
By Post Report Aasif’s 94 leads Nepal’s batting effort, but late collapse halts strong start in ICC League 2 clash.
Ticket price slashed for Nepal vs Oman—but will the 12th man turn up?
By Nayak Paudel CAN cuts ticket prices by half following criticism over low attendance, hoping supporters return for Nepal’s vital League-2 match.
Kartik comeback brightens Chennai’s youth push in IPL
By Reuters Chennai’s management has also helped Kartik cope with the pressure of his price tag by encouraging him to spend time with former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and mental-skills coach David Reid.
Yuki Angdembe wins by submission at Matrif Fight Night-18
By Nayak Paudel Angdembe, who goes by the nickname ‘The Gurkha’, defeated Indian fan-favourite Mandeep Prajapati ‘Baaghi’ by submission in the first round.
Police, Rukum West win tenth ‘PM Cup: NVA Women & Men Volleyball League’
By Nayak Paudel Police won their fourth consecutive title in the women’s category while Rukum West clinched their maiden title in the men’s category.
Could 2026 be Airee’s defining year?
By Nayak Paudel Dipendra Singh Airee, one of the world’s finest all-rounders, begins 2026 in record-breaking form, signalling a potential career-defining season across formats.
Airee’s century lifts Nepal to 289-7 against UAE in Kirtipur
By Post Report Hosts recover from early setbacks as middle order anchors competitive total in WCL 2 clash.
Nepal to lose AFC Challenge League spot, again
By Nayak Paudel The AFC has given Nepal an indirect slot to the AFC Challenge League 2026-27 season. But with no domestic league this year as well, the slot will not be used by a Nepali club for consecutive seasons.
A coach, a fighter and a shared dream: Inside the partnership of Diwiz Piya and Rabindra Dhant
By Nayak Paudel Coach Diwiz Piya and fighter Rabindra Dhant have grown together from a chance meeting in Kathmandu to the Road to UFC, carrying the hopes of Nepal’s rising MMA scene.
FIFA increases financial distribution to World Cup participants by 15 percent
By Reuters The 2026 World Cup will be the first edition of the men’s tournament to feature 48 teams, up from 32, and will be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Oman beat Nepal by 102 runs under DLS method in rain-hit League 2 match
By Binod Pandey Jatinder Singh’s 130 powers Oman to 305-8 as Nepal were 155-7 in 36.5 overs at Kirtipur before rain abandons play.
Oman post 306-run target against Nepal in League 2 clash
By Post Report Jatinder Singh’s 130 powers Oman as Sompal Kami takes four wickets.
Stones to leave Man City after trophy-laden decade
By Reuters The 31-year-old England international has made 293 appearances for City since joining from Everton in 2016.