England gets 1st win in 20 years at U20 World Cup

Published On: May 20, 2017 07:14 PM NPT By: Associated Press

SEOUL, South Korea, May 20:  England defeated six-time champion Argentina 3-0 on the opening day of the 2017 Under-20 World Cup on Saturday for its first win in the tournament since 1997.

JYC's General Secretary KC passes away

Published On: May 19, 2017 09:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 19: Jawalakhel Youth Club (JYC)'s General Secretary Man Mohan KC passed away on Friday. He was 39.

Nepal qualifies for ITF Asian U12 Championship

Published On: May 19, 2017 09:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 19: Bangladesh and India have become the boys' and girls' champions respectively in the South Asia Regional Qualifiers of ITF Asian U-12 Team Championship on Friday.

KATHMANDU, May 19: The friendly matches against Malaysia scheduled for May 22 and 24 are expected to be a solid beginning for the Nepali women's football team's preparation for the upcoming SAFF Women's Championship to be held in Nepal next year.

Three into two won't go in Champions League race

Published On: May 18, 2017 06:05 PM NPT By: Reuters

With the title and relegation issues decided, three teams will scrap for the two remaining Champions League places on the final day of the Premier League season on Sunday.

KATHMANDU, May 17: Nepal has advanced to the semifinals of both boys' and girls' sections in the ongoing South Asia Regional Qualifiers of the ITF U-12 Team Championship on Wednesday.

Nepal to play friendly against India

Published On: May 17, 2017 09:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 17: Nepal's national football team is set to play a friendly match against India on June 6 in Mumbai. Nepal and India, which are currently preparing for their upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2019 Qualifiers, will meet at Mumbai Football Arena of Andheri Sports Complex of Mumbai.

Sharapova denied French Open wildcard

Published On: May 16, 2017 11:15 PM NPT By: Reuters

Twice former champion Maria Sharapova was surprisingly denied a wildcard into the French Open on Tuesday -- ending intense speculation about her place in the claycourt slam since she returned from a 15-month doping ban.

KATHMANDU, May 16: All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) on Tuesday announced a 20-member national women's football team for the upcoming friendly matches against Malaysia. Head coach Kumar Thapa has made one change in the squad as forward Sajana Rana has come in the place of midfielder Dipa Adhikari.

Nepal faced defeats in ITF U12 Team Championship qualifiers

Published On: May 16, 2017 09:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 16: Nepal produced disappointing results in both boys' and girls' categories in the ongoing South Asia Regional Qualifiers of the ITF U-12 Team Championship on Tuesday. On the second day of the qualifiers, Nepal faced 1-2 defeat to Bangladesh in boys' category while the host was beaten by top seeded India 0-3 in girls' category.