In pictures: A project at a snail’s pace

Published On: June 9, 2018 06:07 PM NPT By: Dipendra Rokka

KATHMANDU, June 9:  As football fans across the globe are all set to witness the World Cup-2018 at 12 different stadiums in Russia, the only international stadium is in its worst condition.

Pun, Sarki propel Tribhuvan Army Club to final

Published On: June 9, 2018 11:14 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jun 9: A patient and opportune century by player-of-the-match Sagar Pun supported by a whirlwind half-century by Bhim Sarki sent the departmental team Tribhuvan Army Club into the second successive final of the Inter-provincial Prime Minister Cup (PM Cup) at the TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Friday.

Skate Festival Jatra from June 19

Published On: June 9, 2018 11:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 9: YUWA is set to organize the second edition of ‘Skate Festival Jatra’, an international-level sport event, from June 19 to 21 in Tansen, Palpa.

Saudi girls to make history during World Cup 2018

Published On: June 8, 2018 05:11 PM NPT By: Agencies

People have been anticipating Saudi Arabia's participation in the 2018 World Cup for months and the countdown has officially begun.

Sachin's son named in India under-19 squad

Published On: June 8, 2018 10:26 AM NPT By: Agencies

The son of legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar, Arjun, has been picked for the national under-19 team.

Special Court acquits footballers of match-fixing charges

Published On: June 8, 2018 08:52 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 8: The Special Court on Thursday has acquitted five former footballers including former national team captain Sagar Thapa and an official who were accused of being involved in match fixing in Nepal’s international games.

Guedes scores twice to stake claim for Portugal place

Published On: June 8, 2018 07:39 AM NPT By: Reuters

LISBON, June 8: Portugal forward Goncalo Guedes made a strong claim for a place in their World Cup team by scoring twice in a comfortable 3-0 friendly win over Algeria in their final warm-up match on Thursday.

Rashford stars as England beat Costa Rica in warm-up

Published On: June 8, 2018 07:26 AM NPT By: Reuters

ENGLAND, June 8: A stunning strike from Marcus Rashford and a Danny Welbeck header gave a confident-looking England a 2-0 win over Costa Rica in their World Cup warm-up friendly at Elland Road on Thursday.

Appeal to Asian Football Confederation planned

Portugal coach Santos still has doubts over starting lineup

Published On: June 7, 2018 01:31 PM NPT By: Reuters

LISBON, June 7: Portugal coach Fernando Santos still has a lot of doubts about the team he will field in their opening World Cup match against neighbors Spain, he said on Wednesday.