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Despite broken pitches, torn nets, cracked bats, and dilapidated grounds, cricket players in Shuklaphanta Municipality continue their daily practice with unshaken enthusiasm. Lacking even the most basic facilities, these athletes are proving that passion can overcome adversity, turning Shuklaphanta into a fertile ground for cricketing talent. Currently, the grounds of Dharmajanta School and Kalika Secondary School serve as the main practice venues. “Sometimes the field is filled with grazing cows, buffaloes, or goats, but we still keep practicing,” said coach Sajan Gautam. “We may not have proper facilities, but we have big dreams, and those dreams drive our dedication.” Last…

Nepal was defeated 4–0 by Bangladesh in the SAFF Under-17 Championship. The match took place on Thursday evening in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Bangladesh’s goals were scored by Sabir Islam, Mohammad Opu Rehman, Mohammad Arif, and Mohammad Manik. Nepal’s progress to the semifinals will now depend on the result of the Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka match. Nepal currently has 3 points from 2 matches, while Bangladesh has 3 points from 1 match. Sri Lanka, having played one match, is yet to earn any points. Nepal can advance to the semifinals if Bangladesh beats or draws with Sri Lanka. In the championship…

In the ongoing SAFF U-17 Championship in Sri Lanka, Nepal will compete against Bangladesh on Thursday. The match is scheduled to start at 7:15 PM at the Colombo Racecourse Sports Complex. Nepal aims to secure its second consecutive win. Having defeated the host team Sri Lanka 2–0 in their opening Group ‘A’ match, Nepal is confident that a victory over Bangladesh will make them group winners and secure a spot in the semifinals. This will be Bangladesh’s first match in the tournament. In Nepal’s first game, both goals were scored by Sameer Kumar. The championship features seven participating countries. Group…

Nepal will face Bangladesh today under the SAFF U-17 Championship. The match will be played at Colombo Racecourse Stadium on Thursday, starting at 7:15 PM Nepal time. In its opening game, Nepal defeated host Sri Lanka 2–0, marking a winning start in the tournament. The SAFF U-17 Championship, being held in Sri Lanka from September 15 to 27, 2025, features Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Bhutan, and the Maldives. Nepal is placed in Group A alongside Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. From the group stage, the top two teams will qualify for the semifinals.

Nepal will face Bangladesh today under the SAFF U-17 Championship. The match will be played at Colombo Racecourse Stadium on Thursday, starting at 7:15 PM Nepal time. In its opening game, Nepal defeated host Sri Lanka 2–0, marking a winning start in the tournament. The SAFF U-17 Championship, being held in Sri Lanka from September 15 to 27, 2025, features Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Bhutan, and the Maldives. Nepal is placed in Group A alongside Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. From the group stage, the top two teams will qualify for the semifinals.

Nepal made a winning start to the SAFF U-17 Championship by defeating hosts Sri Lanka 2-0 in their opening match on Monday. Despite being reduced to 10 men, the home side failed to withstand Nepal’s attacking play at the Colombo Racecourse Sports Complex. Samir was the hero for Nepal, scoring both goals to secure a comfortable victory. The win strengthens Nepal’s chances of reaching the semifinals from their three-team group. Nepal will face Bangladesh, the runners-up of the last edition, in their second group-stage match on September 18. A draw would be enough to confirm their place in the semifinals.…

The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced the Nepali team for the T20 International series against the West Indies. On Monday, CAN named a 16-member squad led by captain Rohit Paudel. The squad also includes players from the recently returned Nepal A team, which played five T20 matches in India, such as Sandip Jora and Adil Alam.

The CAVA Women’s Outdoor Volleyball League 2025, which was scheduled to be held in Nepal, has been postponed. The decision was made during a virtual meeting of the Board of Administration of the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA). The tournament was originally set to take place from November 15 to 22 at the National Sports Council (NSC) covered hall in Tripureshwar. However, in view of the situation that arose following the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9, the decision has been made to postpone the league.

The AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers kick off today, with Nepal set to play its first match against host Tajikistan at the Pamir Stadium in Dushanbe on Wednesday. The Nepal vs. Tajikistan match will begin at 8:15 PM Nepal Time. Placed in Group ‘K’, Nepal will also face the Philippines and Syria, with games against Syria on September 6 and the Philippines on September 9. The team is led by head coach Nabin Neupane. Goalkeepers include Krisal Moktan, Amit Tamata, and Bishal KC. Defenders are Vivek Gurung, Bishal Nepali, Lahan Subba, Nigma Lama, Ram Thapa, Shankar Tharu, and Simant Thapa.…

The second edition of the Vatsalya Everest Women’s Volleyball League (EWVL) will open with a match between last year’s champion Karnali Yashvis and Pokhara Ninjas. The opening game is scheduled for 2 PM on Friday, Bhadra 20. The second match of the day, featuring last year’s runner-up Lalitpur Queens against Madhes United, will be held at 4 PM. Organized by Infinity Dreams Pvt. Ltd., the tournament will take place at the Pokhara Multipurpose Covered Hall. Six franchise teams—Karnali Yashvis, Lalitpur Queens, Kathmandu Spikers, Madhes United, Lumbini Lavhaj, and Pokhara Ninjas—will compete in a single round-robin format, with the top two…