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Messi and Ronaldo’s Legacy Thrives Despite Continental Divide

29Aug

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Messi and Ronaldo’s Legacy Thrives Despite Continental Divide

Sandesh Sigdel With level of competition intensifying day by day, there have been very few players international football who have stayed at the top of their game for a long period of time. Injuries and fitness are major setbacks that force player's performance to decline. Even if a player manages their fitness, the age factor catches up and the legs start to slow down. For fans, it is very sad to see their heroes worsen and eventually hang their boots. It might be a cliche when we say this but two footballers - - Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo do not follow the general rule of footballing life. Currently plying their trades in the USA and Saudi Arabia, respectively, their careers look far from over. They look hungry for gold every time they step on the pitch. Their perfor...

Samba’s Side Ra’anana In The Semifinals Despite The Loss

22Aug

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Samba’s Side Ra’anana In The Semifinals Despite The Loss

By a staff reporter Kathmandu - Sabitra Bhandari’s side Hapoel Ra’anana have made it into the semifinals of the Athena Cup in Israel despite experiencing a setback in the final group match. Hapoel suffered a thumping 6-0 loss against Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem FC in the third and final group match. Despite the loss, Ra’anana finished as the runners-up in their group and have reached the final four. Ra’anana were declared victorious in the first group match after their opposition didn’t show up for the match. In the second match, Ra’anana defeated Hadera 2-0. Samba scored one and assisted another in that win. Defending champions FC Kiryat Gat, who are featuring in this season’s UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifying round, will be Ra’anana’s opponents in the semif...

Nepal Squad for SAFF U-16 Championship Finalized

21Aug

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Nepal Squad for SAFF U-16 Championship Finalized

By a staff reporter All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) have announced the final Nepal U-16 National Team squad that will compete at the SAFF U-16 Championship 2023 in Bhutan. The tournament will be held from Bhadra 15 to 24 (September 1-10). Nepal are grouped alongside India and Bangladesh in Group A while the hosts Bhutan, Pakistan and Maldives make up Group B. The team will be led by head coach Rabindra Silakar who coached Sankata Club in the later stages of the A Division League 2023 season. The squad selection process was conducted through a series of nationwide trials, initially spanning districts and provinces before culminating in the final trials held in Kathmandu as well as the ANFA U-16 League. Final squad: Goalkeepers: Bishesh Baniya, Pema Nu...

20Aug

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SPAIN CROWNED WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONS

By a staff reporter Sydney - Spain have emerged triumphant in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, clinching their inaugural title. Spain defeated European champions England 1-0 in a thrilling final to lift their first-ever Women’s World Cup title. Skipper Olga scored the decisive goal of the match, securing a historic win on the global stage. The match was very evenly poised as many chances fell both sides’ way. Lauren Hemp drilled a left-footed strike towards the bottom-right corner in the fifth minute off a long throw-in from Lucy Bronze which was saved easily by Spanish goalkeeper Catalina Coll. Hemp came close again in the 16th minute. Her curled attempt smashed the frame of the goal off a cut-back from Rachel Daly. Just a minute later, Spain went on a counter-attack and...

Basnet Continues as Head Coach for Nepal National Futsal Team

14Aug

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Basnet Continues as Head Coach for Nepal National Futsal Team

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has announced the reappointment of Gaurav Basnet as the head coach of the Nepal National Futsal Team. In a formal ceremony held on Monday, ANFA General Secretary Kiran Rai presented Basnet with his appointment letter, confirming his role as head coach. Basnet has been at the helm of the National Futsal Team since 2019, initially joining as an assistant coach in August of that year while Bishnu Gurung held the position of Head Coach. Basnet was subsequently promoted to the position of Head Coach in April 2021. During his tenure, the National Futsal team represented Nepal in the 2022 AFC Futsal Asian Cup Qualifier held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Despite encountering challenges during the qualifiers, ...

Deepak and Sushma Honored as HamroKhelkud Players of the Year 2079

4Aug

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Deepak and Sushma Honored as HamroKhelkud Players of the Year 2079

Kathmandu - Runner Deepak Adhikari and Boxer Sushma Tamang have been felicitated with the HamroKhelkud Player of the Year 2079 award. The accolade was presented by Nepal's top sports online portal on the occasion of its eighth anniversary. Deepak Adhikari was named the Best Men's Player of the Year for his remarkable achievements in athletics. He made history by securing a gold medal in the 16th Asian Cross Country Senior Men's 10 km event held in Nepal last Falgun. It was a momentous triumph, as it marked Nepal's first-ever gold medal in the senior category at an Asian-level competition. In recognition of his outstanding performance, Deepak received a trophy and a cash prize of NRs. 25,000. Meanwhile, Sushma Tamang was awarded the Best Women's Player of the Year for her excepti...

5th Dhana Laxmi Memorial National Squash Tournament to Begin Next Week

3Aug

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5th Dhana Laxmi Memorial National Squash Tournament to Begin Next Week

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The fifth edition of the Dhana Laxmi Memorial National Squash Tournament, organized by the Nepal Squash Rackets Association (NSRA), is set to commence next week. The week-long tournament will begin on 6th August and run until 12th August, at the NSRA premises, as announced during a press conference in the capital on Thursday. Continuing its valuable support, the Dhana Laxmi Foundation will once again act as the title sponsor for this edition, as it has been doing since the inception of the tournament. The event is organized in loving memory of NSRA's Immediate Past President (IPP), Kishore Maharjan's late mother, Dhana Laxmi Maharjan. Over 100 players are expected to participate in the tournament, with 15 officials officiating the matches. ...

Volk Celebrates Australia’s Victory with Nepal Women’s Football Team

31Jul

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Volk Celebrates Australia’s Victory with Nepal Women’s Football Team

Utsav Shakya, Kathmandu The FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 co-host, Australia, secured a berth in the round of 16 with a stunning 4-0 victory against Canada on Monday. The match was a must-win for the Matildas, as anything less would have resulted in an early exit from the tournament. After starting their World Cup campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland, Australia faced a setback with a 3-2 defeat against Nigeria in their second outing. However, they bounced back in style, crushing Canada 4-0 to top Group 'B' accumulating 6 points, and advanced to the knockout stage. The star of the match was Hayley Raso, who scored twice, alongside goals from Mary Fowler and Stephanie Catley at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, ensuring the co-hosts' dream of advancing fur...

Swimmers Gaurika and Nasir Set New National Records

24Jul

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Swimmers Gaurika and Nasir Set New National Records

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The 13th South Asian Games (SAG) four gold medalists swimmer Gaurika Singh and Nasir Husain set new national records on Monday. At the 20th edition of the World Aquatic Championship 2023, held in Fukuoka, Japan, Nasir Husain achieved yet another remarkable feat, marking a new national record. He completed the 200 meters freestyle event with an impressive time of 1 minute 57.26 seconds. This accomplishment surpasses his previous national record of 1 minute 58.23 seconds, set during the 11th NSA Cup Championship. Additionally, on Sunday, Nasir also achieved a new national record of 4 minutes 8.23 seconds in the 400 meters freestyle. Similarly, Gaurika Singh, the four gold medalists of the 13th SAG, also etched her name in history by setti...

NVA Felicitates CAVA Beach Volleyball Medalists

21Jul

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NVA Felicitates CAVA Beach Volleyball Medalists

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The Nepal Volleyball Association (NVA) felicitated the National Women's and Men's Beach Volleyball teams, who secured the silver medal in the CAVA Beach Volleyball Tournament. Nepal showcased remarkable performance, earning silver medals in both the men's and women's categories during the CAVA Beach Volleyball Tournament, which took place in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, from December 28th to 30th last year. The women's team consisted of Kopila Upreti and Kamala Pun, while the men's team was represented by Maan Bahadur Shrestha and Dil Bahadur Sunar. Their exceptional skill and dedication led to this remarkable feat, bringing glory to the nation. During the felicitation ceremony, each player was awarded NRs. 25,000 along with a certificate. The e...