Chelsea drop Costa after row over fitness, reports say

Published On: January 14, 2017 02:55 PM NPT By: Reuters

Diego Costa has been dropped from the squad of Premier League leaders Chelsea for the match at champions Leicester City after a row over his fitness, according to media reports on Friday.

Sankata enters final at the expense of home team

Published On: January 13, 2017 09:35 PM NPT By: DIL BAHADUR CHHATYAL

DHANGADHI, Jan 14: Sankata Club has fixed the title clash of the Sudur Paschim Khaptad Gold Cup football tournament with Manang Marshyangdi Club after breaking the heart of host Sudhur Paschim XI with a 1-0 win on Friday in the second semifinal played at the Dhangadhi stadium in Dhangadhi.

Reed ends unbeaten run of New Diamond

Published On: January 13, 2017 09:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 14: Reed Model School of Swayambhu ended the unbeaten streak of New Diamond Academy on Friday in the Dhorpatan Women's Double League Volleyball Tournament being held in the capital.

Easy wins for Police, Army in Ruslan cricket

Published On: January 13, 2017 09:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 14: Departmental teams Nepal Police Club and Tribhuvan Army Club romped into the semifinal of the Second Ruslan Cup 2073 T20 cricket tournament after comfortable wins in their quarterfinal fixtures played on Friday at the TU grounds in Kirtipur.

Shivaram wins second title under golf tour

Published On: January 13, 2017 09:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 14: Nepal number one pro Shivaram Shrestha claimed the title of Surya Nepal Challenge 2017 golf tournament, the second event under Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2016/17, at the par-68 Royal Nepal Golf Club in Kathmandu on Friday.

APF faces shock exit from Ruslan cricket

Published On: January 12, 2017 10:53 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 12: Departmental giant Armed Police Force (APF), studded with national players, faced a shock first round exit from the Second Ruslan Cup 2073 T20 cricket tournament on Thursday.

Poverty key in shaping Som’s athletics career

Published On: January 12, 2017 09:59 PM NPT By: Prabin Bikram Katwal

KATHMANDU, Jan 13: Due to poverty, Som Bahadur Kumal couldn’t even afford to buy a marble when he was a child. He used to run for three kilometers to buy marbles as per the request of his friends with the expectation of getting one for his endeavor.

Manang into final

Published On: January 12, 2017 07:54 PM NPT By: Republica

DHANGADHI, Jan 12: Manang Marsyangdi Club has reached the final of the ongoing Sudur Paschim Khaptad Gold Cup football tournament registering 3-1 win over Delhi United of India on Thursday. Anil Gurung scored twice while Olawala O Afeej added another in the A Division outfit's win over the visiting team.

Shivaram takes sole lead

Published On: January 12, 2017 07:52 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 12: Nepal number one golfer Shivaram Shrestha carded two-under 66 on Thursday to climb on top of the leaderboard after third round of the Surya Nepal Golf Challenge 2017 golf tournament at the par-68 Royal Nepal Golf Club in Kathmandu.

New Diamond marches on

Published On: January 12, 2017 07:51 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 11: New Diamond Academy continued its winning streak in the ongoing Dhorpatan Women's Double League Volleyball Tournament as it produced sixth consecutive win on Thursday defeating Tribhuvan Army Club 25-6, 25-4, 25-15 in the match played at New Buspark.