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He dreamed of playing for Nepal. Now he's fighting a battle off the pitch

Kathmandu, July 14 -- Aashish Rai had spent his childhood chasing one dream-to don the Nepal national team jersey. Not even his father's repeated attempts to hide his football boots could keep him awa... Read More


Nepal begin ACC Women's U19 Premier Cup with a 105-run victory over Qatar

Kathmandu, July 12 -- Nepal registered a dominating victory over Qatar to begin their ACC Women's U19 Premier Cup campaign on a high note. Nepal defeated Qatar by 105 runs at Bayuemas Cricket Oval in ... Read More


Guglielmo Arena leaves Nepal after just one match, says his project became impossible

Kathmandu, July 9 -- Guglielmo Arena arrived in Nepal with a resume that had taken him across Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The Swiss-born Italian coach, who also goes by the name Gugliermo but pr... Read More


Guglielmo Arena leaves Nepal men's football team after ANFA suspension

Kathmandu, July 8 -- Guglielmo Arena has stepped down as head coach of the Nepal men's national football team after mutually agreeing with the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) to terminate his co... Read More


Lumbini Lions land Aasif Sheikh at NPL Season 3 auction

Kathmandu, July 7 -- Nepal's opener and wicketkeeper Mahamad Aasif Sheikh emerged as the biggest signing of the third season of the Nepal Premier League after defending champions Lumbini Lions secured... Read More


Patan High Court orders government to allow ANFA officials to travel abroad

Nepal, July 3 -- Patan High Court has ordered the government not to restrict the officials of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) from travelling abroad. The division bench of justices Ganesh P... Read More


Nepal can still compete in two AFC tournaments if FIFA's suspension is lifted in time

Kathmandu, July 2 -- The Asian Football Confederation has informed the All Nepal Football Association that Nepal's national and club teams will be eligible for continental competitions if FIFA's suspe... Read More


Preparations for Asian Games enter final phase as NSC, NOC show united front

Kathmandu, July 2 -- With less than three months remaining for the 20th Asian Games in Japan, Nepal's preparations have entered the final phase as the country's two top sports bodies presented a rare ... Read More


Sunmaya Budha returned from a record-breaking win in Italy. Nepal barely noticed

Kathmandu, July 1 -- On Saturday, June 27, Sunmaya Budha was crowned the new queen of the Lavaredo Ultra Trail 120K in Italy after winning the race's 19th edition. After conquering a gruelling 120-kil... Read More


Nepal squad announced for League 2 tri-series in the Netherlands

Kathmandu, June 27 -- The Cricket Association of Nepal announced a 15-member squad that will be travelling to the Netherlands for the ICC CWC League-2 tri-series next month. The Dutch are hosting Nam... Read More