Sports
‘There is still fire in me’: How Abhishek Bastola is battling administrative neglect to keep Nepal’s tennis dream alive
By Nayak Paudel Despite dominating domestic tennis for a decade, playing in the Davis Cup and many big tournaments, Abhishek Bastola continues to fund his own global journey as official support remains non-existent.
Nepal’s SAFF Championship hopes hinge on FIFA lifting ANFA suspension
By Nayak Paudel Drawn in Group A with hosts Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Bhutan, Nepal face exclusion if the ban remains beyond September 30.
Nepal’s para athletes are chasing medals with little more than hope and donations
By Nayak Paudel With government support falling far short of actual costs, athletes and associations are relying on personal contributions to prepare for the Asian Para Games.
Nepali football in free fall as FIFA ban, league shutdown drive players away
By Himesh With stalled domestic leagues, an indefinite FIFA suspension, and players moving abroad, the country’s most popular sport keeps sinking into an unprecedented crisis.
Shakib, Mendis lead star-studded foreign signings as NPL Season 3 hype builds
By Nayak Paudel Though official dates for the third season remain unannounced, NPL franchises are shifting into high gear, led by Pokhara Avengers’ double-act of Shakib Al Hasan and head coach Ajantha Mendis.
Kantipur to broadcast second edition of Indoor Super League
By Post Report The upcoming edition will feature 10 franchise teams.
Coach behind Sunmaya Budha’s rise sees Nepal as ultra-running’s next powerhouse
By Nayak Paudel Andy DuBois, one of ultra-running’s leading coaches, says Nepal has everything needed to dominate the sport—except sustained support for its athletes.
How Nepal’s batting collapse has derailed its League 2 campaign
By Binod Pandey The team that produced historic ODI performances in 2023 is now struggling for competitive totals, with familiar weaknesses resurfacing in League 2.
How Nepali para-swimmers are turning tragic negligence into a shot at Asian Para Games glory
By Nayak Paudel Robbed of limbs and mobility by public negligence and ignored by state bodies, Nepali para-swimmers find liberation and elite purpose in the water as they set their sights on Japan.
Nepal suffer back-to-back heartbreaks in CAVA Men’s Volleyball Championship
By Nayak Paudel Nepal squanders another lead as Sri Lanka seals five-set victory.
23rd NSJF Pulsar Sports Award announced
By Nayak Paudel The 23rd edition of the country’s premier sports award is taking place on September 3 and will feature nine categories, with five winners taking home Pulsar motorcycles.
From viral videos to Halchowk: 11-year-old Sajani Tamang to begin elite journey with APF FC
By Nayak Paudel APF FC secures the future of the 11-year-old viral sensation, committing to her education and training as she embarks on an elite footballing journey.
Emotional Scaloni says Argentina gave utmost, needs to think about what comes next
By Reuters Tearful Argentina coach says the team gave everything in defeat and will reflect on his future after losing the World Cup final to Spain.
Substitute Torres rescues grim final to make Spain world champions
By Reuters Torres settles cagey contest in extra time after Argentina fail to register a shot in regulation, handing Spain their second World Cup title.
NVL teams lock in marquees and coaches
By Nayak Paudel Six teams finalise their leadership groups as the Nepal Volleyball League moves closer to its first-ever auction and tournament.
Nepal conclude ACC Women’s U19 Premier Cup on a high note
By Nayak Paudel A dominant run with the bat and ball secures a third-place finish and Asia Cup qualification, leaving only a heartbreaking Super Over loss to mar an otherwise flawless campaign in Malaysia.
Institutional failure ruins historic Asian Games ticket for Nepali esports
By Nayak Paudel After months of rigorous training and securing hard-fought qualifications in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore, Nepal’s elite gamers watch their podium dreams slip away due to administrative ego.
ANFA says it will bear all of Aashish Rai’s treatment costs despite funding delay
By Nayak Paudel Football governing body attributes delay in financial support to FIFA suspension and vows to resume payments once administrative hurdles are cleared.
Argentina late show sinks England and sets up World Cup final against Spain
By Reuters Argentina overturned a second-half deficit as Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez scored in the final minutes to seal a dramatic comeback win, with Lionel Messi once again playing a decisive role in their march to the World Cup final against Spain.
They came, they saw, they left: The coaches Nepal couldn’t keep
By Himesh From world-renowned tacticians to rising managers, foreign coaches have found Nepal’s football bureaucracy a tougher opponent than any on the pitch.