Volleyball

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The Nepal Men's Volleyball Team suffered another defeat in the CAVA Men's Volleyball Nations League 2023. Following their 3-1 loss to Mongolia in the opening match on Sunday, Nepal fell to host country Kyrgyzstan with a set score of 3-1 on Monday. Nepal began the game strongly, showing a promising performance in the first set. However, they couldn't maintain their momentum and lost with a close score of 24-26. Despite this setback, Nepal managed to bounce back and secure a victory in the second set with a score of 25-21. Unfortunately, Kyrgyzstan dominated the next two sets, overpowering Nepal. The hosts comfortably won the third set with a score of 25-18 and then crushed Nepal 25-16 in the fourth set, sealing their victory. With two consecu...

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The Nepal National Volleyball Team is ready to begin their CAVA Men's Volleyball Nations League campaign as they face Mongolia in their opening match today. The match will commence at 1:45 PM NST at the Cholpon ATA Covered Hall in Bishkek. Nepal aims to start the tournament on a winning note by defeating Mongolia. The team will be led by their new captain, Hari Hajur Thapa, who aims to inspire his teammates to a successful start. Bhim Bahadur Gaha is set to mark his debut in the national team as he is the only libero in the squad, while there is also a possibility that Safal BK and Hemant Bahadur Malla will earn their first caps in the national team. The championship will follow a round-robin league format, providing an opportunity for Nepal...

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Hosts Nepal finished third place in the CAVA Women's Challenge Cup by defeating Uzbekistan 3-1 at the NSC Covered Hall on Sunday. Although Nepal faced an initial setback by losing the first set with a score of 20-25, they quickly regrouped and showcased their resilience by winning the next three sets consecutively to secure victory over Uzbekistan. Nepal displayed their dominance in the second set with an impressive 25-16 victory over Uzbekistan. Their exceptional performance continued in the third set, where they comfortably triumphed with a score of 25-15. Nepal clinched the third set with a score of 25-13, ultimately securing their third place. Throughout the tournament, Nepal displayed their prowess, emerging victorious against Banglades...

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - India emerged victorious in the CAVA Women's Challenge Cup defeating Kazakhstan in a commanding straight-set victory. With an impressive performance, India claimed the tournament title by overpowering Kazakhstan 3-0 at the NSC Covered Hall on Sunday. From the very beginning, India showcased their dominance by effortlessly securing the first set with a score of 25-15. Their momentum carried forward as they continued their winning streak, triumphing in the second set with a close score of 25-22. Determined to seal their victory, India showcased their skill and determination, ultimately securing the third set with a score of 25-18.

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Nepal fell short of qualifying for the final of the CAVA Women's Challenge Cup, suffering a defeat against Kazakhstan. The match took place at the NSC Covered Hall on Friday, leaving the home team disheartened. Despite putting up a valiant fight, Nepal succumbed to a 3-2 defeat against Kazakhstan. The game began with Nepal displaying a strong fighting spirit but ultimately losing the first set by a close margin of 28-30. Although Nepal initially trailed behind, they managed to seize a momentary lead of 18-15. However, the tide seemed to turn in Nepal's favor as they won the subsequent two sets convincingly, with scores of 25-16 and 25-15, respectively. The team appeared to be moving closer to victory. Unfortunately, Nepal struggled to maintain ...

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - India earned a spot in the semifinals of the CAVA Women's Challenge Cup as Group 'A' winners, triumphing over Nepal in the final group stage encounter. The highly anticipated clash between hosts Nepal and arch-rivals India took place at the NSC Covered Hall on Wednesday, captivating spectators with its intense gameplay. Ultimately, India emerged victorious, defeating Nepal with a scoreline of 3-1. India dominated the opening set, displaying exceptional skill and coordination to secure a comfortable win with a score of 25-12. Despite putting up a valiant fight, Nepal failed to overcome their opponents' prowess and narrowly lost the second set by a score of 24-26. Undeterred, Nepal mounted a spirited comeback in the third set, rallying togethe...

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The Nepal National Women's Volleyball team showcased a dominant performance, advancing to the semifinals of the highly anticipated CAVA Women's Challenge Cup at NSC Covered Hall. In a resounding victory, the hosts outplayed Bangladesh in a straight set of 3-0, securing a spot in the semifinals with one game to spare. Nepal's triumph began with an impressive display in the first set, as they comfortably defeated Bangladesh with a score of 25-10. Continuing their exceptional form, Nepal further asserted their dominance by claiming the second set with a convincing score of 25-8. Displaying remarkable consistency, Nepal wrapped up the match by triumphing in the third set with a resounding score of 25-9, ultimately confirming their well-deserved vic...

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Nepal began their campaign in the CAVA Women's Volleyball Challenge Cup with an impressive victory over Kyrgyzstan at the NSC Covered Hall on Monday. In the inaugural match, the hosts dominated Kyrgyzstan, securing a straight-set victory of 3-0, thanks to stellar performances from Usha Bhandari, Niruta Thagunna, and debutant Sangam Mahato. Nepal comfortably won the first set with a score of 25-11. They faced a tougher challenge in the second set but managed to come out on top with a score of 25-19. Determined to maintain their momentum, Nepal clinched the third set with a score of 25-11, sealing a convincing win. With this triumph, Nepal, placed in Group A, earned 3 points. In the same group, India also secured 3 points by overpowering Bang...