India’s ‘cricket diplomacy’ is currently in full swing in Nepal, with the southern neighbour increasing its support for Nepali cricket of late. But that partnership has a long history.

Earlier this month, Minister for Youth and Sports Teju Lal Chaudhary had declared an ad-hoc committee would be formed citing that the Jeevan Ram Shrestha-led NOC was illegal.

With the qualifiers, Chyasal Stadium, situated along the bank of the Manohara river in Balkumari, will resume hosting football matches after repair.

The teams will be facing nine of their opponents in a single round-robin league structure.

While many give in to pressure and prioritise family, some have gone against the tide and continued their career.

Kantipur Max had previously broadcast the Indian Premier League and Wimbledon as well.

The two-time Asian champions qualify for next year’s finals in Thailand while Nepal crash out.

The Bajhang-born fighter, who refused an offer to represent India, has become Nepal’s first international MMA champion after his victory at Matrix Fight Night in Noida.

Alam, a Category A player, was the only one out of 164 cricketers on the auction list who garnered the attention of all eight franchises.

Modern sports demand data-driven training, and Nepal’s new facility is a step in the right direction. But more needs to be done, which includes sufficient manpower and investment.

Nepal need to defeat North Korea in their final group game on August 10 to ensure a berth in the 2026 Asian Cup.

National women’s team climbs to 87th position globally, their best-ever placement since the rankings began.

Former coach of the Nepali national team returns after nine months.

The powerlifters can compete in age-level and weight categories. There are eight weight categories and six age-level categories, each for male and female athletes.

The Asian Qualifiers feature 32 teams competing for 11 spots at the Asian Cup in Thailand next year.

Among those shortlisted, eight are in Category A, 35 in Category B and 107 in Category C.

Nepal take on Bhutan at Changlimithang Stadium in Bhutan today to kick off their qualification campaign.

It is the first time that Nepal is participating in the annual cricket tournament organised by Australia’s Northern Territory.

The players are currently undergoing training in a closed camp at the Sarlahi-based Radha Krishna Sports Ground, the Nepal Rugby Association (NRA) informed.

England had resumed on 339-6 in an atmosphere of unremitting tension at The Oval and a fired-up Siraj dismissed Jamie Smith and Jamie Overton before bowling Gus Atkinson to complete his five-wicket-haul.