Sanjay Thapa

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Sudur Paschim wins first Khaptad title

Published On: March 4, 2020 12:30 PM NPT By: Sanjay Thapa

DHANGADHI, March 4: Home team SudurPaschim XI has won the fourth edition of Nepal Ice SudurPaschim International Invitational Khaptad Gold Cup defeating Three Star Club by a goal in the final match played in Dhangadhi on Tuesday.

Three Star sees off Sherpa to reach final

Published On: March 2, 2020 11:46 AM NPT By: Sanjay Thapa

DHANGADHI, Mar 2: Ashish Rai scored the only goal as Three Star Club defeated Himalayan Sherpa 1-0 to storm into the final of the fourth Sudur Paschim International Invitational Khaptad Gold Cup football tournament in Dhangadhi on Sunday.

Thakuri brace sends Sudur Paschim into its first final

Published On: March 1, 2020 11:05 AM NPT By: Sanjay Thapa

DHANGADHI, Mar 1: Bikram Singh Thakuri scored two goals in four minutes as host Sudur Paschim XI beat A-Division club Armed Police Force (APF) Club 2-1 to reach its first final in the Sudur Paschim International Invitational Khaptad Gold Cup football tournament in Dhangadhi on Saturday.

Sherpa beats Gorkha Boys to reach semis

Published On: February 29, 2020 12:20 PM NPT By: Sanjay Thapa

DHANGADHI, Feb 29: Himalayan Sherpa Club overcame Gorkha Boys Club in a tie-breaker to secure semifinal berth in the ongoing fourth edition of Nepal Ice Sudur Paschim International Invitational Khaptad Gold Cup football tournament being held in Dhangadhi on Friday.

Defending champion Police crashes out of Khaptad Gold Cup

Published On: February 28, 2020 10:46 AM NPT By: Sanjay Thapa

DHANGADHI, Feb 28: Armed Police Force Club (APF) ousted defending champion Nepal Police Club in  penalty shoot-out to advance to the semifinals of the Nepal Ice Sudur Paschim International Invitational Khaptad Gold Cup football tournament in Dhangadhi on Thursday.

Three Star into Khaptad Gold Cup semis

Published On: February 27, 2020 12:41 PM NPT By: Sanjay Thapa

DHANGADHI, Feb 27: Three Star Club scored two goals in the final ten minutes to defeat Nawa Janajagriti Youth Club as the A-Division club advanced into the semifinals of the Sudur Paschim International Invitational Khaptad Gold Cup football tournament on Wednesday.

Sudur Paschim into Khaptad Gold Cup semis

Published On: February 26, 2020 12:25 PM NPT By: Sanjay Thapa

KATHMANDU, Feb 26: Striker Bikram Singh Thakuri scored a brace to propel home team Sudur Paschim XI in the semifinal of the ongoing fourth edition of Nepal Ice Sudur Paschim International Invitational Khaptad Gold Cup in Dhangadhi on Tuesday.

India’s Kanchenjunga into Khaptad quarters

Published On: February 22, 2020 12:59 PM NPT By: Sanjay Thapa

DHANGADHI, Feb 22: India’s Kanchenjunga Football Club has advanced into the quarterfinals of the ongoing fourth Sudur Paschim International Invitational Khaptad Gold Cup defeating Bagmati Football Club 4-2 in the penalty shootouts in Dhangadhi on Friday.

Shahukhala crosses century mark in A-Division League

Published On: January 9, 2020 09:18 AM NPT By: Sanjay Thapa

KATHMANDU, Jan 9: Santosh Shahukhala finally crossed the century mark in Nepali top-flight football as he scored twice to ensure Chyasal Youth Club’s 2-2 draw against the departmental team Nepal Police Club in the ongoing Martyr’s Memorial A-Division league in Kathmandu on Wednesday.

Nima Gharti Magar clinches gold in wushu

Published On: December 5, 2019 02:04 PM NPT By: Sanjay Thapa

KATHMANDU, Dec 5: Nepal's Nima Gharti Magar has won a gold medal in Women's Wushu All-round Nandao event of Taolu.

Santoshi Shrestha wins gold for Nepal in 10000m race (with photos)

Published On: December 3, 2019 12:18 PM NPT By: Sanjay Thapa

KATHMANDU, Dec 3: Nepal's Santoshi Shrestha has bagged a gold medal in Women's 10000m race.

Grand rehearsal for SAG opening ceremony performed

Published On: November 30, 2019 09:08 AM NPT By: Sanjay Thapa

KATHMANDU, Nov 30: As the 13th South Asian Games (SAG) is just on the horizon, the National Sports Council (NSC) has begun to beatify the Dasharath Stadium.

India thrashes B’desh, Nepal enters semis

Published On: November 29, 2019 02:23 PM NPT By: Sanjay Thapa

KATHMANDU, Nov 29: India national women’s volleyball team beat Bangladesh in terrific straight sets 25-8, 25-11, 25-9 at the 13th South Asian Games being held in Kathmandu.

Spirited Kat Queens challenge unbeaten Rhinos for WCL trophy

Published On: October 24, 2019 10:45 AM NPT By: Sanjay Thapa

KATHMANDU, Oct 24: Kat Queens Kathmandu is set to challenge unbeaten Chitwan Rhinos in the final match of the first-ever women’s franchise T20 cricket league, Women’s Champions League (WCL) on Thursday.

‘Grand Slam dreamer’ Prerana carries Nepal’s gold medal hopes in SAG

Published On: September 19, 2019 05:38 PM NPT By: Sanjay Thapa

KATHMANDU, Sept 19:Nepal’s number one female tennis star Prerana Koirala aims to win a gold medal in the upcoming 13th edition of the South Asian Games (SAG) to be hosted by Nepal in December.

Chinese team’s inspection program postponed for five days

Published On: August 11, 2019 07:32 AM NPT By: Sanjay Thapa

KATHMANDU, Aug 11: The visit of a Chinese government team that was scheduled to arrive in Kathmandu on Saturday to inspect the under-construction sports structure in Nepal has been postponed for five days.

13 gold medalists of 8th Nat’l Games excluded from NSC awards

Published On: August 7, 2019 07:02 AM NPT By: Sanjay Thapa

KATHMANDU, Aug 7: The National Sports Council (NSC) felicitated gold medal winners of 35 different games played in the Eighth National Games with cash prizes on July 6. However, the council excluded 13 gold medalists of three other games of the same tournament.

Volleyball mired in a series of controversies

Published On: August 1, 2019 07:22 AM NPT By: Sanjay Thapa

KATHMANDU, August 1: Nepali volleyball, which was once in a sorry state, is picking up the pieces to rise in the country’s sports arena. The game has taken a respectable height after it was declared Nepal’s national game.

How Nepal successfully organized first SAG when Bangladesh, India shied away

Published On: July 20, 2019 08:05 AM NPT By: Sanjay Thapa

KATHMANDU, July 20: Nepal has been preparing to organize the 13th South Asian Games (SAG) in the country.

Matting wickets makes mockery of national cricket tournament

Published On: May 27, 2019 12:12 PM NPT By: Sanjay Thapa

KATHMANDU, May 27: The ongoing Prime Minister Cup One-Day Cup has been embroiled into a controversy after hosting a match between Karnali Province and Nepal Police Club on matting wickets at the under-construction Mulpani Cricket Stadium in Kathmandu on Sunday.