Sports
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.
Nepal wins first medal at International Olympiad in AI
By Post Report Sidant Chaturbedi takes bronze as three other Nepali contestants receive Honourable Mentions at the competition in Kazakhstan.
No basic diet for young ANFA athletes
By Sabina Karki With the government ordering the suspended national football body to halt financial transactions, the young athletes are forced to rely on little more than plain rice and biscuits.
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 Horaa Esports reaches PUBG Mobile World Cup finals in Paris
By Avaya Basnet Horaa finished fourth in a fiercely contested Group B to earn a direct place in the 16-team grand finals, where it will chase Nepal’s first world title in the game.
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.
CAN hands Lamichhane ODI reins ahead of ACC Premier Cup
By Binod Pandey As CAN reinstates the leg-spinner ahead of the ACC Premier Cup in Malaysia, Nepal’s ongoing struggles in CWC League 2 frame a broader global trend of Associate leadership shifts.
Hotel Crowne Imperial joins Kathmandu Gorkhas as hospitality partner
By Post Report Throughout the tournament, the team will have access to the hotel’s luxury suites, customised player-diet plans, and state-of-the-art wellness infrastructure.
NPL Season 3 to begin on October 26, final on November 21
By Post Report Even as dates have been announced, the fixtures are yet to be out.
Father of soccer star Lionel Messi dies at 68 in Argentina
By Reuters Jorge closely accompanied his son Lionel throughout his career, beginning with his early years at Barcelona. He acted as a crucial pillar of support and, for several years, served as his representative.
Argentine football prez: Lionel Messi alone will decide when to retire
By Reuters Messi, who turned 39 on June 24, has given no indication when he might retire from international football or how much longer he intends to play for Inter Miami in the MLS.
Pitch overhaul in progress for NPL and U19 World Cup
By Binod Pandey While curators strip Kirtipur’s clay to give pacers a fighting chance in the NPL before tight deadlines take over, Mulpani’s grounds have the luxury of time ahead of the U19 World Cup.
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.