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Aakash relishing Sky-High World Cup performance

28Jan

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Aakash relishing Sky-High World Cup performance

Sandesh Sigdel, Kathmandu Nepal’s young pacer Aakash Chand made his mark in cricketing folklore with his five-wicket haul that helped Nepal dismantle Afghanistan in a crunch encounter at the ICC U-19 World Cup in South Africa. Chand went on with his fiery onslaught from the very start to keep Nepal in control of the Afghani innings in the decider that’d put one team in the Super Six stage. Aakash created a havoc in Afghanistan top order with his fiery bowling. Not only did he take wickets, he tightened the run flow and tied down Afghanistan's innings. His 5-34 turned out to be pivotal, but not before he had to come down to the middle for that nail biting finish. Since the inception of his cricketing journey, starting with the talent hunt before the U-19 World Cup qualifier...

7Oct

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Hard Rock Unveils “Messi Kids Menu”

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Hard Rock Cafe Kathmandu, Hard Rock International, and global brand ambassador, Leo Messi, have taken their partnership to the next level by curating their first-ever Messi menu for kids, "The Hard Rock Messi Kids Menu". The menu was launched on October 7, 2023, at all participating Hard Rock Cafes and selected Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos worldwide, including Hard Rock Cafe Kathmandu. Expanding on Hard Rock International's partnership with the world-renowned soccer sensation, "The Hard Rock Messi Kids Menu" features the Messi X Burger, the Messi Golden Chicken Sandwich, and other kid-friendly options, along with a special nod to the international sports icon in the form of a complimentary mini golden soccer ball toy, a collectible poster, a...

2nd Top of the World Golf Classic on Saturday

15Sep

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2nd Top of the World Golf Classic on Saturday

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The second edition of the Top of the World Golf Classic at the Mustang Golf Club is set to take place on Saturday in Lomanthang. 29 golfers will tee off at the highest golf course in the world in the prestigious event on Saturday. Due to the high altitude, the event will be played over nine holes under the Stableford format. The prizes will be awarded to the overall winner, runner-up, best gross, women's winner, closest to the pin, and the longest drive. Golfers can also be in a unique prize, a horse for Hole-In-One on Hole No. 6. Mustang Golf Course, which was inaugurated last year, is situated at an altitude of 4650 meters, making it the highest golf course in the world. Managing Director of Mustang Golf Course, Indra Dhara Bista welcom...

National Volleyball Players to receive Monthly Salaries for the first time in history

6Sep

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National Volleyball Players to receive Monthly Salaries for the first time in history

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The Women's and Men's National Volleyball teams have begun receiving monthly salaries for the first time in the history of volleyball in Nepal. The Nepal Volleyball Association (NVA) amidst an event held in Kathmandu on Tuesday, distributed salaries covering three months to the national players. A total of 12 male and 12 female players, currently in the National Team were the beneficiaries of this financial support. Each player received a monthly salary of NRs. 5000, thanks to the generous contribution of former national player Ram Shrestha, now residing in the United States. This initiative was made possible through the collective effort of former national players and successful business entrepreneurs from the USA who recognized the need to p...

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...

Dipendra’s Tigers Beats Sandeep’s Surrey Jaguars to Clinch Global T20 Title

7Aug

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Dipendra’s Tigers Beats Sandeep’s Surrey Jaguars to Clinch Global T20 Title

By a Staff Reporter Agency - Nepal National Cricket Team's All-Rounder Dipendra Singh Airee's Montreal Tigers emerged victorious in the highly anticipated Global T20 Canada 2023 tournament, defeating Sandeep Lamichhane's Surrey Jaguars by 5 wickets in a thrilling final. In the intense clash held at CAA Centre, Brampton, the Montreal Tigers chased down the winning target of 131 runs losing 5 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. The match reached a nail-biting climax as the Tigers required 13 runs off the final 6 balls to secure the win. It was the heroics of all-rounder Andre Russell that turned the tide in favor of the Montreal Tigers. Russell showcased his immense talent by smashing a crucial six off the last ball when the Tigers needed two runs to seal the victory. Adding to h...

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...

Unilever Sponsors National Women’s Football Team

18Jul

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Unilever Sponsors National Women’s Football Team

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Unilever Nepal and the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) have announced a sponsorship agreement for the Nepal National Women's Football Team. The agreement was formalized during a program held in Kathmandu on Tuesday. As per the agreement, Unilever will provide a sponsorship amount of NRs. 2.5 Million to the National Women's team for one year. ANFA President, Pankaj Bikram Nemwang, and Unilever Nepal Managing Director, Amlan Mukharji, penned the agreement. Expressing her gratitude, Anjila Tumbapo Subba, the goalkeeper, and captain of the National team, thanked Unilever for their generous support towards the women's team. ANFA President Nemwang also extended his appreciation to Unilever for their sponsorship, highlighting that this agreement...

Samba Guides Gokulam Kerala to Complete IWL Title Hat-Trick

21May

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Samba Guides Gokulam Kerala to Complete IWL Title Hat-Trick

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Nepali star forward Sabitra Bhandari aka Samba showcased her brilliance guiding Gokulam Kerala FC to a remarkable hat-trick of the Indian Women's League (IWL) title. Gokulam displayed their dominance by crushing Kickstart FC with a resounding 5-0 victory on Sunday, solidifying their position as the reigning champions for the third consecutive year. Samba played a pivotal role in the triumph, scoring one goal and providing two assists during the match. The 5th minute saw an electrifying start as Samba opened Gokulam's scoring, putting them ahead early in the game. The team's momentum continued to surge as Sanidhya doubled their lead in the 22nd minute, leaving Kickstart FC trailing by two goals. Gokulam's dominance was further evident when Indu...

Nepal to have only ONE day full training ahead of SAFF

17May

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Nepal to have only ONE day full training ahead of SAFF

Subas Humagain, Kathmandu With just a month remaining until the SAFF Championship, the most prestigious football competition in South Asia, the Nepali National Men's Football Team is facing challenges in their preparation. The ongoing A Division League is entering into the final phase, and the injuries and lack of time has impacted the national team's composition. On current schedule, the team will have only one day of full training in Nepal, as the league schedule cannot be adjusted. Having a closed camp for team selection looks impossible. Nepal's first match in the SAFF Championship is against Kuwait on June 21. Prior to that, they will play an international friendly match against the Philippines on June 15. However, the team will have only one day to train in Nepal before de...