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Army to organize sporting events to strengthen civil-military ties

Published On: January 19, 2017 11:08 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 19: In a bid to strengthen the civil-military ties, Nepal Army (NA) has decided to give continuity to sporting events in the coming days. The NA has also announced free entry for the public to watch volleyball matches during the upcoming CoAS Second Men's National Volleyball Tournament.

APF climbs on top of Dhorpatan volleyball

Published On: January 19, 2017 09:07 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 19: Departmental team Armed Police Force (APF) has climbed atop the points table in the ongoing Dhorpatan Double League Women's Volleyball Tournament beating host Dhorpatan Sports Club on Thursday. APF overcame the challenge of host team 25-11, 25-10, 25-8 and extended its points tally to 36 from 13 matches. Reed Model, which has 33 points, has two-match advantage over the leader and stands second.

Man United soccer's top moneymaker, ending Spanish dominance

Published On: January 19, 2017 06:48 PM NPT By: Associated Press

LONDON, Jan 19: Manchester United is a long way from winning the English Premier League again but is back on top of another table — as soccer's biggest moneymaker.

Arsenal's Koscielny launches passionate defense of Wenger

Published On: January 19, 2017 04:55 PM NPT By: Reuters

Arsene Wenger's recent record at Arsenal should not undermine the long-serving manager's ability to help his players develop and fulfil their potential, defender Laurent Koscielny has said.

Top teams register wins in volleyball

Published On: January 18, 2017 09:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 19: Title contenders Reed Model, Armed Police Force (APF) and New Diamond Academy all registered wins in the Dhorpatan Double League Women's Volleyball Tournament on Wednesday.

Nepali veteran football team off to India

Published On: January 18, 2017 09:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 19: A team of veteran footballers representing Nepal has left for Kolkata, India on Wednesday to take part in Kolkata's 8'S International Invitational Veterans Soccer Challenge 2017. Nepali team named CMG Club comprising of 16 players and five officials will take part in the event to be played at Harinavi Sporting Club's ground from January 21 to 23.

Shiva Memorial final in capital

Published On: January 18, 2017 09:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 19: The final match of the Shiva Poudel Memorial International Cricket Tournament is set to be played at Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground. The summit clash between Capital College and Research Center (CCRC) and Heartland Academy will take place on January 29.

Dharan sends APF packing home in extra-time

Published On: January 18, 2017 09:30 PM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Jan 19: An extra-time goal from Deepak Rai turned out to be decisive as Dharan Football Club registered a 1-0 win over Armed Police Force (APF) on Wednesday to book a quarterfinal spot in the 15th Aaha-Rara Gold Cup football tournament being held at Pokhara Stadium.

Host Sahara off to flying start

Published On: January 17, 2017 09:40 PM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Jan 17: Dominant performance from African recruits gave a flying start to host Sahara Club as it defeated Far-Western XI Sporting Club 4-0 in the curtain raiser of Aaha-Rara Gold Cup Football Tournament on Tuesday. In the match played at Pokhara Stadium, three goals came from African players including a brace from Martin and another from Peter Segun while Richard Pun contributed another goal for the host.

52 cricketers called for selection

Published On: January 17, 2017 09:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 17: Fifty two cricketers have been called for the selection of the national cricket team of Nepal to play the upcoming ICC World Cricket League Championship matches against Kenya at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground on March 11 and 13.