KATHMANDU, Dec 26: Hard work, determination, and patience -- the undeniable keys to success -- were in full display when Nepali player Maheshwor Maharjan won the gold in the 10th World Body Building and Sports Championship held in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Lamichhane picks three in Stars’ second loss

Published On: December 25, 2018 07:59 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 25: Player of the match D’Arcy Short picked up two wickets and scored 34 runs to nullify Nepali leg-spin sensation Sandeep Lamichhane’s three-wicket-haul to give Melbourne Stars’ second loss in a consecutive match against Hobart Hurricanes during a Big Bash League T20 match played at Hobart, Australia, on Monday.

Everest Premier League: A saga of parallel success

Published On: December 25, 2018 07:51 AM NPT By: Rajan Shah

KATHMANDU, Dec 25: Everest Premier League (EPL) successfully completed its third season on December 22 providing the cricketers and cricket fans a reason to celebrate an early Christmas as Lalitpur Patriots won the tournament defeating Bhairahawa Gladiators in the final played at Kirtipur.

Nepal bags 20 gold medals becoming champion in Asia Cup Karate

Published On: December 24, 2018 04:48 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 24: Nepal has finished as champions in the Asia Cup Fourth International Karate Championship concluded in Mumbai of India on Sunday, clinching 20 gold medals.

KATHMANDU, Dec 24: Leader Manang Marshyangdi Club is just one game away from the title after a stubborn 1-0 win over departmental team Nepal Police Club in the ongoing Martyr’s Memorial A-Division League in Lalitpur on Sunday.

'A' division league: APF beats Tribhuvan Army

Published On: December 23, 2018 04:33 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 23: The departmental soccer team Armed Police Force (APF) played 2-1 with Tribhuvan Army Club (TAC) to win the match played today under the ongoing Martyrs' Memorial 'A' division league.

Bowlers held nerves to make Patriots the EPL champion

Published On: December 23, 2018 11:07 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 23: Bowlers led by Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi held their nerves defending a total of 155 runs to propel Lalitpur Patriots to its first Everest Premier League (EPL) win defeating Bhairahawa Gladiators by 14 runs in the final match played at the Tribhuvan University international cricket ground in Kirtipur on Saturday. Biratnagar Warriors had won the title last season defeating the same team Gladiators in the final.

Three Star, Sankata fail toreduce gap with Manang

Published On: December 23, 2018 10:59 AM NPT By: ABHISHEK SUBEDI

KATHMANDU, Dec 23: As Three Star Club played a goalless draw against Chyasal Youth Club in the ongoing Martyr’s Memorial A-Division League in Halchowk on Saturday, the title contender Three Star has failed to reduce the points gap with Manang Marshyangdi Club, which is leading the points table so far.

Real Madrid ease past Al Ain for fourth Club World Cup title

Published On: December 23, 2018 10:16 AM NPT By: Reuters

ABU DHABI, Dec 23: Real Madrid lifted the FIFA Club World Cup for a record fourth time on Saturday after thrashing local side Al Ain 4-1 in the final in Abu Dhabi with the help of impressive distance strikes in either half from midfielders Luka Modric and Marcos Llorente.

United rediscover their swagger but City are stunned

Published On: December 23, 2018 09:56 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Dec 23: Manchester City stumbled to the most unexpected defeat of the Premier League season on Saturday before neighbours Manchester United began their brave new world under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with a glorious reminder of long-forgotten attacking swagger.