Pakistan barred from Kabaddi World Cup in India

Published On: October 5, 2016 02:58 PM NPT By: Agence France-Presse

NEW DELHI, Oct 5: The 12-nation Kabaddi World Cup kicks off this week in India, with a row over a decision to bar arch-rivals Pakistan from competing threatening to overshadow the tag-wrestling sport's showcase event.

Ratna Jeet Tamang claims badminton title

Published On: October 5, 2016 09:17 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 4: Ratna Jeet Tamang of Tribhuvan Army Club has clinched the title of First Zest Open National Badminton Tournament on Tuesday.

Chyasal wins B Division title, NRT back to top flight

Published On: October 4, 2016 09:19 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 4: New Road Team (NRT) has earned promotion to A Division League after defeating Satdobato Youth Club by 2-0 in its last match of the Martyrs Memorial B Division League football tournament held at Halchowk stadium on Tuesday. The four times A division champion NRT needed at least one point to return to top flight but after registering its eighth win of the league it collected full three points to be level on points with champion Chyasal Youth Club, which overcame Bansbari 5-0.

RCT finishes with win

Published On: October 3, 2016 09:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 3: Pre-tournament favorite Ranipokhari Corner Team's (RCT's) Martyrs Memorial B Division League football tournament campaign ended with a 2-1 win over relegated Mahabir Club, but its quest of earning promotion remained unfulfilled.

Army duo Ratna Jeet, Dipesh into semis

Published On: October 3, 2016 09:02 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 3: Army duo Ratna Jeet Tamang and Dipesh Dhami advanced to the semifinals of the First Zest Open Badminton Tournament in the men's section on Monday.

Prabin wins snooker title

Published On: October 3, 2016 08:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 3: Prabin Shakya of London Snooker House on Monday claimed the title of the First Open Snooker Championship in the capital.

Sirish wins 2.5 km swimming

Published On: October 3, 2016 08:22 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 3: Swimmer Sirish Gurung on Monday defended the title of the Sixth Open Swimming Championship held in Phewa lake in Pokhara, Kaski.

EPL cricket title goes to Panchakanya

Published On: October 3, 2016 06:14 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 3: Panchakanya Tez defeated Colours X-factors by 40 runs to clinch the maiden title of Everest Premier League (EPL) Twenty20 cricket tournament.

LONDON, Oct 3: Manchester City suffered their first defeat under manager Pep Guardiola with a 2-0 defeat by Tottenham Hotspur that served notice of Spurs' Premier League title credentials.

India win second New Zealand Test, clinch series

Published On: October 3, 2016 05:15 PM NPT By: Agence France-Presse

KOLKATA, Oct 3: India's bowlers helped the hosts clinch a 178-run victory over New Zealand in the second Test on Monday to take the series and reclaim their top spot in the world rankings.