ICC to release withheld salaries of Nepali cricketers

Published On: April 27, 2017 09:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMKANDU, April 27: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced to release the withheld salaries of Nepali national cricket players on Thursday. ICC's five-day long board and committee meetings held in Dubai took the decision. The decision paved way for the players to receive their salaries withheld since 15 months.

Army, Sankta to vie for Bishal Memorial Gold Cup title

Published On: April 27, 2017 09:15 PM NPT By: Republica

BIRGUNJ, April 27: Tribhuvan Army Club has set summit clash against CMG Club Sankata in the Bishal Memorial Gold Cup Football Tournament beating Nawa Jana Jagriti Club 3-0 in the semifinal match on Thursday. Skipper Bharat Khawas scored a brace for Army while George Prince Karki added another to overcome the Simara-based outfit.

Jitendra sets final date with Samrakshak

Published On: April 27, 2017 09:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 27: Jitendra Pariyar has set men's singles final date with defending champion Samrakshak Bhushan Bajracharya in the ongoing Citizens Bank Open Tennis Tournament on Thursday. Jitendra beat Pranav Khanal 6-3 in the final set which was postponed for Thursday due to lack of time a day ago.

Stakes high as White Hart Lane set to stage final derby

Published On: April 27, 2017 06:35 PM NPT By: Reuters

If upcoming Sunday's clash does indeed turn out to be the last North London derby at Tottenham Hotspur's historic White Hart Lane stadium, the stakes could hardly be higher for the protagonists.

Canadian Eugenie Bouchard has lashed out at the WTA for giving Maria Sharapova the chance to compete in tournaments after serving a 15-month doping ban and said the Russian is a "cheater" who should never be allowed to play again.

Sankata in Bishal Memorial Gold Cup final

Published On: April 27, 2017 09:04 AM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi

BIRGUNJ, April 27: CMG Club Sankata has entered the final of ongoing Bishal Memorial Gold Cup Football Tournament registering 3-0 victory over Nepal Police Club on Wednesday. Raj Poudel scored brace while African recruit Martins added another to help Kathmandu-based outfit book its place in the final overcoming departmental side in the semifinal clash.

Nepali boxers heading for Uzbekistan

Published On: April 27, 2017 02:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 26:Two Nepali boxers including Puran Rai and Dipak Shrestha are set to take part in the ASBC Asian Confederation Boxing Championships to be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from April 27 to May 8.

Ira, Mahika to vie for title

Published On: April 27, 2017 01:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 26: Ira Rawat and Mahika Rana are set to battle for the women's singles title of the ongoing Citizens Bank Open Tennis Tournament.

Rana siblings Mayanka, Mahika into semis

Published On: April 25, 2017 09:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 25: Rana siblings Mayanka and Mahika have advanced to the women's singles semifinals of the ongoing Citizens Bank Open Tennis Tournament on Tuesday.

Boxing tournament from May 19

Published On: April 25, 2017 08:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 25: Max Boxing Promotion (MBP) and Dancing Yak are jointly organizing the Cham of Champions, a boxing championship in Kathmandu from May 19 to 20. The competition will feature competitions in light weight (61 kg).