Man Utd suffer shock FA Cup shoot-out exit against Middlesbrough

Manchester United suffered a shock FA Cup fourth round exit as Championship club Middlesbrough won 8-7 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Friday. Ralf Rangnick's side crashed out after Anthony Elanga blazed his spot-kick over the bar in a nerve-jangling shoot-out.

Government honours national women volleyball players with cash prize  

The government has honoured the National Women Volleyball Team who won the title of Asian Central Zone Women Volleyball Championship-2021. Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba honoured the team members, coaches and the management team with a cash prize amidst a ceremony at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence today.    

'Most divided' Olympics kick off in China

The most divided Olympic Games in decades gets under way in China on Friday as Beijing becomes the only city to host both the Summer and now the Winter Games. As well as tight Covid-19 controls, the Games are fraught with political tensions over allegations of human rights abuses and boycotts.

Beijing 2022 starts new era for global winter sports: IOC President

The IOC President added that Beijing will officially become the first city ever to host both summer and winter editions of the Olympic Games on Friday.

'Chief of Army Staff Open Marathon' to be organised on Army Day

At a news conference organised by Nepali Army, Army Physical Training and Sports Centre here today, Centre Chief Colonel Munal Basnet said that 42.195-KM men marathon and 21-KM women-men half marathon is going to be organised.

Beijing 2022 Olympic Torch Relay kicks off

Torch bearer Zhang Runqiu runs with the torch during the Beijing 2022 Olympic Torch Relay at the Olympic Forest Park in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

Nepal defeats Mauritius by 1-0 in friendly match

Nepal has defeated Mauritius by 1-0 in the friendly football match held today at the Dasharath Stadium.

Nepal takes lead against Mauritius by 1-0 till first half

Nepal has taken a lead by a goal against Mauritius in the ongoing friendly match between at the Dasharath Stadium.

CAN appoints Srinivas fielding consultant coach

India’s Raghu Ram Srinivas has been appointed the fielding consultant coach for the National Cricket Team. According to the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), Srinivas appointment is for the ongoing closed camp at the TU Ground for the ICC World Cup Global Qualifiers. He arrived Nepal today itself.

Ashleigh Barty beats Danielle Collins to become first home Australian Open singles champion since 1978

Ashleigh Barty became the first home Australian Open champion since 1978 after beating grand slam final debutante Danielle Collins 6-3 7-6 in Saturday's final. The world No. 1 was utterly dominant throughout the tournament and clinched a historic title without even dropping a set.

China skis: Olympics brings on boom in winter sports (Photo feature)

The government and private companies have built ice rinks and ski runs. Public schools are adding skating and other winter sports. Parents are opening their wallets to pay for hockey teams and skating lessons. Villages near ski slopes are building inns to serve well-heeled tourists.

Govt. to emphasize collaboration and cooperation for promotion of sports sector

The Ministry of Youth and Sports is laying emphasis on professionalism and collaboration, coordination and partnership with various sports-related organizations for the development and promotion of the sports sector. The Ministry is planning to incentivize several national organizations to attract investment in sports sectors as well as to develop sports culture.

Nepal to play inaugural match against Oman under ICC World Cup T-20 Global Qualifier

Nepal will play against hosts Oman in the inaugural match under the ICC World Cup T-20 Global Qualifier ‘A’. As per the schedule of the T-20 Global Qualifier published by the International Cricket Council (ICC) today, the inaugural match between Nepal and Oman has been confirmed. Nepal is listed in Group ‘A’ under the Global Qualifier.    

Limited spectators to be allowed at Nepal- Mauritius friendly matches

Audience will be permitted to enter into the ground to watch football matches between Nepal and African country Mauritius.  

2008 Beijing Olympics vs. 2022: No lofty promises this time

The 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics showcased China’s reemergence on the world stage. In awarding those Games to China, the International Olympic Committee predicted the Olympics could improve human rights, and Chinese politicians hinted at the same. Soaring promises are absent this time as the Beijing Winter Olympics open in just over a week in the midst of a two-year-long pandemic.

Deadly crush reported at Africa Cup of Nations

At least eight people are reported to have been killed and dozens hurt in a crush outside an Africa Cup of Nations match in Cameroon. Video footage showed football fans struggling to get access to the Paul Biya stadium in a neighbourhood of the capital Yaounde.

Alize Cornet reaches quarterfinals at her 63rd Grand Slam

Alize Cornet dropped to her knees on the hard blue court, clasped her hands and took a few moments to let it sink in. In her 17th trip to the Australia Open, her 63rd run at a Grand Slam, and two days after celebrating her 32nd birthday, Cornet finally qualified for the quarterfinals at one of the four major events in tennis.

England beat West Indies by one run after thrilling finish in Barbados

England dominated the majority of the second T20 against the West Indies but ultimately won by just one run after some astonishing late hitting. West Indies needed a seemingly hopeless 30 from the final over, only for Akeal Hosein to take Saqib Mahmood for 28, including three sixes off the last three balls.

Man City's winning streak is over, United break into top four

Manchester City's seemingly unstoppable charge to the Premier League title slowed slightly as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Southampton on Saturday, snapping a 12-match winning sequence that had distanced their rivals.

Government to cooperate with private sector for sports development

The government has come up with the idea of cooperating with the private sector for the development and expansion of sports in the country.