ZURICH, Jan 6:  FIFA has defeated a legal challenge by trade union groups over picking Qatar as the 2022 World Cup host.

Kohli takes over as India limited-overs captain

Published On: January 6, 2017 06:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

Virat Kohli has taken over from Mahendra Singh Dhoni as India's limited-overs captain, becoming his country's skipper in all three formats of the game, the Board of Control for Cricket in India said on Friday.

Riyad Mahrez named African Footballer of the Year

Published On: January 6, 2017 04:35 PM NPT By: Reuters

Riyad Mahrez, who inspired Leicester City to an extraordinary Premier League title triumph last season, was named African Footballer of the Year on Thursday.

APF, Jhapa XI to vie for title

Published On: January 5, 2017 10:54 PM NPT By: Raju Adhikari

JHAPA, Jan 5: Armed Police Force (APF) has advanced to the final of the ongoing Mechi Netralaya Gold Cup registering 5-4 victory on penalties over host Kakarbhitta Football Training Center on Thursday. The second semifinal match of the tournament played in Kakarbhitta was pushed to the penalties after it was ended 1-1 in the normal time.

Mira Rai felicitated with Rs 2.8 million

Published On: January 5, 2017 09:45 PM NPT By: Republica

JHAPA, Jan 6: Sagarmatha Dojang, England has felicitated ultra runner Mira Rai with Rs 2.8 million in Damak of Jhapa on Thursday. On the same occasion, Mira's coach Dhurba Bikram Malla was also feted with Rs 200,000.

Nepali eves to compete in Grand C'ship Qualifiers

Published On: January 5, 2017 08:58 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 5: Nepal national women volleyball team is all set to start closed camp training for Women World Grand Championship Qualifiers from Saturday in the capital.

Birtamod storms into final with a bang

Published On: January 5, 2017 08:39 PM NPT By: Republica

PANCHTHAR, Jan 5: Birtamode Youth Club of Jhapa has reached to the final of Eighth Falgunanda Gold Cup Football Tournament registering a big margin 6-0 win over host Phidim Sporting Club on Thursday. Bikesh Limbu netted twice for Birtamode while Karna Limbu, Devendra Tamang, Buddha Chemjong and Yogesh Gurung scored one goal each for wining side.

Grouchy Guardiola gets first taste of FA Cup

Published On: January 5, 2017 07:11 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Jan 5: While the FA Cup's third round was always littered with unfamiliar names, these days they often play for the big teams as well.

Arsenal's Coquelin out for up to four weeks with hamstring injury

Published On: January 5, 2017 06:25 PM NPT By: Reuters

Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin will be out for up to four weeks after injuring his hamstring during the Gunners' 3-3 Premier League draw at Bournemouth on Tuesday.

MADRID. Jan 5: James Rodriguez made the most of a rare start for Real Madrid on Wednesday, scoring twice in a convincing 3-0 win over Sevilla in a first-leg match in the Copa del Rey's Round of 16.