7th National Games officially begins

Published On: December 23, 2016 11:56 AM NPT By: Republica

BIRATNAGAR, Dec 23: The 7th National Games is officially beginning amidst a grand ceremony in the eastern region from today.

Police, Central Region win opening matches

Published On: December 23, 2016 09:15 AM NPT By: Republica

DHARAN, Dec 23: Nepal Police Club and Central Region made winning starts in men’s football under the Seventh National Games that kicked off on Thursday. Police overcame Eastern Region 2-1 while Central Region registered 3-0 win over Western Region at the ANFA Technical Center, Dharan.

Samakhushi into final

Published On: December 23, 2016 09:12 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 23: Samakhushi Futsal has advanced into the final of Red Bull National Futsal League on Thursday despite facing defeat.

Biratnagar all set for 7th Nat'l Games opening ceremony

Published On: December 23, 2016 01:02 AM NPT By: Ajit Tiwari

BIRATNAGAR, Dec 23: Five years after the completion of the last edition of National Games, Shahid Stadium of Biratnagar is all set to raise the curtain on the Seventh National Games to be held in various cities of the Eastern Region. President Bidya Bhandari is scheduled to inaugurate the eight-day sporting event on Thursday.

Ashwin gets player of year, test player awards from ICC

Published On: December 22, 2016 03:48 PM NPT By: Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec 22: India spin bowler Ravichandran Ashwin has been named the ICC Cricketer of the Year, and the 2016 test player of the year, at the annual International Cricket Council awards, announced on Thursday.

Mourinho 'too young' to be tempted by Chinese riches

Published On: December 22, 2016 03:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

Wealthy Chinese clubs are unlikely to lure Jose Mourinho away from England as the Manchester United manager says he is enjoying the challenge of competing in the Premier League.

Shiva Ram wins Surya Nepal Eastern Open

Published On: December 22, 2016 02:05 AM NPT By: Rohit Rai

DHARAN, Dec 22: Nepal number one pro Shiva Ram Shrestha claimed the title of Surya Nepal Eastern Open 2016 on Tuesday with a total score of four-under 206 at the par-70 Nirvana County Club in Dharan, Sunsari.

Semifinal line up completes in women football

Published On: December 22, 2016 01:00 AM NPT By: AMAR KHADKA/ CHUMAN BASNET

SUNSARI, Dec 22: The semifinal lineup of the women's football event during the Seventh National Games has been completed after Central Region became the fourth team to progress into the last four on Wednesday. Earning a draw against Tribhuvan Army in the last group stage match saw Central Region join three departmental teams in the semifinal as Group B runner-up.

Leicester's Vardy to serve three-game ban after appeal rejected

Published On: December 21, 2016 04:39 PM NPT By: Reuters

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy will serve a three-match suspension after the club's appeal against his dismissal during Saturday's 2-2 Premier League draw with Stoke City was rejected, the Football Association (FA) said on Tuesday.

Ibrahimovic says Lindelof ready to take next step

Published On: December 21, 2016 02:25 PM NPT By: Reuters

Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes fellow Swede Victor Lindelof has the talent to shine for the world's top teams amid growing speculation the Benfica defender is set to join his compatriot at Manchester United in January.