nepal sports news – Reporters Nepal https://nepalireporter.com Impart Educate Propel Fri, 13 Sep 2013 03:07:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.6 https://nepalireporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/cropped-RN_Logo-32x32.png nepal sports news – Reporters Nepal https://nepalireporter.com 32 32 India, Afghan gear up for the SAFF Championship title https://nepalireporter.com/2013/09/16331 https://nepalireporter.com/2013/09/16331#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2013 09:57:28 +0000 http://nepalireporter.com/?p=16331 Afghanistan captain Haroon Fakhruddin (L) and Indian Captain Sunil Chhetri (R) Photo: SAFF Championship/FBKATHMANDU: India and Afghanistan will rock Dasrath Rangsala for the title of eighth SAFF Championship 2013 on Wednesday evening. India has won the title for five times so far and though its perfomance in this tournament has not been goood, it neverthless has defeated Aghanistan earlier in 2011 to claim the trophy. Meanwhile two Afghanistani […]]]> Afghanistan captain Haroon Fakhruddin (L) and Indian Captain Sunil Chhetri (R) Photo: SAFF Championship/FB

KATHMANDU: India and Afghanistan will rock Dasrath Rangsala for the title of eighth SAFF Championship 2013 on Wednesday evening.

India has won the title for five times so far and though its perfomance in this tournament has not been goood, it neverthless has defeated Aghanistan earlier in 2011 to claim the trophy.

Meanwhile two Afghanistani cabinet ministers and four other senior officials have arrived in Kathmandu to watch the match.

The entourage includes Education Minister Ghulam Farooq Wardak, Finance Minister Hazrat Omar Zakhilwal, Rural Rehabilitation and Development Minister Qais Ahmad Barmak and Ambassador of Afghanistan to India, Shaida Mohd Abdali, who holds Cabinet-rank, according to a correspondence sent by Embassy of Afghanistan in New Delhi to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nepal.

Next SAFF Championship in India

Kathmandu: The South Asian Football Federation on Tuesday decided to organise the ninth SAFF Championship in India. The meeting decided to award the hosting right to India complying with the contract with the main sponsors, World Sports Group. “As per our contract with the WSG, we have to organise the tournament in India in every alternate year,” said SAFF General Secretary Alberto Colaco. He informed the meeting decided to amend the statute “in order to raise the profile of SAFF.” The meeting also decided to initiate Club Championship and SAFF U-19 Championship and hosting of Women’s SAFF Championship in Pakistan next year.

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Nepal makes a loud start at the first match of SAFF Championship https://nepalireporter.com/2013/08/16017 https://nepalireporter.com/2013/08/16017#respond Sat, 31 Aug 2013 15:40:52 +0000 http://nepalireporter.com/?p=16017 Nepal football team celebrates their second goal against Bangladesh during the first match of eighth SAFF Championship in Kathmandu.KATHMANDU: On the inaugural match of the Eighth SAFF Championship on Saturday, Nepal beat Bangladesh by 2-0. During the match played at the Dasharath Stadium in the Capital, striker Anil Gurung (Jersey No.10) scored the first goal on the tournament via a header from a corner pass by Bhola Silwal (Jersey No. 17) at the […]]]> Nepal football team celebrates their second goal against Bangladesh during the first match of eighth SAFF Championship in Kathmandu.

KATHMANDU: On the inaugural match of the Eighth SAFF Championship on Saturday, Nepal beat Bangladesh by 2-0.

During the match played at the Dasharath Stadium in the Capital, striker Anil Gurung (Jersey No.10) scored the first goal on the tournament via a header from a corner pass by Bhola Silwal (Jersey No. 17) at the 17th minute of the match.

Striker Bharat Khawas (Jersey No.21) added the second goal at the 31st minute for Nepal.

Earlier, Nepal had organised the SAF game for the first time in 1997.

Bangladesh, India, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Nepal would play the match in this edition.

In the last match of the SAF Championship, Nepal had outplayed Bangladesh with 1-0.

Among the SAF championships organised so far, Nepal has experienced victory once but was defeated for three times by Bangladesh.

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In Singapore, Nepal posts 157-runs target for Pakistan https://nepalireporter.com/2013/08/15563 https://nepalireporter.com/2013/08/15563#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2013 07:24:17 +0000 http://nepalireporter.com/?p=15563 KATHMANDU: Nepal’s U-23 cricket team has posted a target of of 157 runs to chase for the Pakistani team on Wednesday in Singapore as the part of the group match in the ACC Emerging Teams Cup Cricket Tournament.
Batting first, Nepal was able to post 156 runs with Subash Khakurel solo 78 runs. From Pakistani side Raza Hasan took three wickets and Usman Qadir took two wickets to his credit.

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NAFEA awards Deepak Bista with Rs 51,000 https://nepalireporter.com/2013/07/13727 https://nepalireporter.com/2013/07/13727#respond Mon, 01 Jul 2013 16:56:27 +0000 http://nepalireporter.com/?p=13727 KATHMANDU: Famous taekwondo player Deepak Bista has been awarded Rs 51,000 on Monday at a program. The Nepal Association of Foreign Employment Agencies (NAFEA) awarded the cash Bista for his contribution to Nepal’s sports sector.

The NAFEA also marked its 21st anniversary while the famous player also marked his birthday on the same day.

Likewise, the NAFEA awarded the national cricket team with Rs 75,000 for lifting the ICC World Cricket League Division 3 in Bermuda.

 

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U-16 Basketball team off to Bangladesh https://nepalireporter.com/2013/06/13688 https://nepalireporter.com/2013/06/13688#respond Sun, 30 Jun 2013 17:44:10 +0000 http://nepalireporter.com/?p=13688 KATHMANDU: The U-16 Nepali national basketball team left here for Bangladesh to take part in the Asian U-16 qualifying tournament scheduled to be held in Dhaka from July 3 to 5.

The 16-member team is led by Kesang Thokya Thakuri while Saugat Singh Baniya is the Vice-captain. Other members of the team are Ajay Kunwar, Anish Magar, Soharat Shah, Suraj Lama, Sujan Senchuri, Denjo Gurung, Praush Shrestha, Chhewang Jhakri, Sandesh Tamang and Sudip Acharya.

This is the second time Nepal is going to take part in the event, coach Biku Maharjan said. Bangladesh, India and Maldives are also participating in the tournament.  The winner team will qualify for the Asian U-16 Basketball Championship to be held in Tehran of Iran in coming September.

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Captain of National Football Team Thapa gets apartment https://nepalireporter.com/2013/04/10813 https://nepalireporter.com/2013/04/10813#respond Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:47:58 +0000 http://nepalireporter.com/?p=10813 KATHMANDU: The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has provided an apartment to Captain of the National Football Team, Sagar Thapa. UCPN (Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ handed over a bunch of key of an apartment of the Mero City to Captain Thapa. The 28-year-old footballer was provided with the apartment worth Rs 3.3 million […]]]>

KATHMANDU: The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has provided an apartment to Captain of the National Football Team, Sagar Thapa.

UCPN (Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ handed over a bunch of key of an apartment of the Mero City to Captain Thapa.

The 28-year-old footballer was provided with the apartment worth Rs 3.3 million for his outstanding performance in national and international football matches for long.

Thapa had played the ‘A’ Division League Football from Friends’ Club a decade ago. Similarly, Thapa had scored a mouthwatering goal against Bangladesh in SAF Championship Football Competition held in New Delhi, India, on December 4, 2011. The goal was ranked as the top five popular goals in the world.

On the occasion, Dahal said that he would hold talks with the Chinese and Indian officials for their support to construct an international-level stadium in Nepal. The UCPN (Maoist) Chairman is leaving for China on April 14.

Likewise, Member Secretary of the National Sports Council Yubraj Lama said that such honors to the sportspersons would help increase their dedication to the sports sector.Also speaking on the occasion, ANFA Chairman Ganesh Thapa said the apartment was provided to the player to help the players for their better livelihood.

Similarly, apartment winner Thapa said the prize has added to responsibility in him and would carry out maximum efforts for better results in the upcoming SAF Championship Football Competition.Earlier, national footballer Rakesh Shrestha had also received an apartment for his contribution to football.

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Laxmi Bank, Three Star Club strike 3-year sponsorship deal in Rs 6 million https://nepalireporter.com/2013/04/10499 https://nepalireporter.com/2013/04/10499#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:36:55 +0000 http://nepalireporter.com/?p=10499 KATHMANDU:  Laxmi Bank has signed a sponsorship deal worth Rs 6 million with Three Star Football Club, the winner of Martyr Memorial ‘A’ Division League.

As per the memorandum of understanding signed on Tuesday, the Bank would provide Rs 2 million to the Three Star Club annually for the next three years. Earlier, Mega Bank had sponsored the Three Star Club with Rs 1.76 million, which ended earlier this year. The Western Union Money Transfer is the cosponsor of the Three Star Club.

With the new signing, the sponsorship amount of Three Star Club has equaled that of Himalayan Sherpa Club. The Yeti Airlines has sponsored the Himalayan Sherpa with Rs 2 million annually.

Similarly, Him Shree Electronics has sponsored the Jawalakhel Youth Club with Rs 1.8 million while Nepal Telecom is sponsoring Nepal Police Club with Rs 1.6 million every year.

Likewise, Nepal Investment Bank has sponsored the Friends’ Club with Rs 1.5 million.

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Nepal defeats Malaysia by 19 runs https://nepalireporter.com/2013/03/9871 https://nepalireporter.com/2013/03/9871#respond Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:05:36 +0000 http://nepalireporter.com/?p=9871 KATHMANDU: Nepal defeated Malaysia by 19 runs in the ACC Twenty20 Cup on Saturday during a match played at the Tribhuvan University cricket ground. With the win, Nepal ensured its entry into the Semi-Final with the 87 run contribution of skipper Paras Khadka. Nepal had posted a score of 163 runs for the Malaysians to […]]]>

KATHMANDU: Nepal defeated Malaysia by 19 runs in the ACC Twenty20 Cup on Saturday during a match played at the Tribhuvan University cricket ground.

With the win, Nepal ensured its entry into the Semi-Final with the 87 run contribution of skipper Paras Khadka. Nepal had posted a score of 163 runs for the Malaysians to chase after they batted first by loosing toss.
However the Malaysian batting line crumbled to the aggressive bowling of the Nepali team and all of the batsmen returned to pavilion with 19 runs more to win the match.

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Nepal wins its inaugural match under ACC Twenty20 Cricket Tournament https://nepalireporter.com/2013/03/9778 https://nepalireporter.com/2013/03/9778#respond Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:09:16 +0000 http://nepalireporter.com/?p=9778 KATHMANDU: Nepal made a winning start in the ACC Twenty20 Elite Cup Cricket Tournament that began at the TU Cricket ground in Kirtipur on Tuesday.

The hosts defeated Maldives by 76 runs to kick off the campaign for the tournament trophy with a win.

Put into bat after losing the toss, Nepal posted a total of 171 runs in the stipulated 20 overs at the loss of 5 wickets.

Pradeep Aire was the top scorer for Nepal with 59 runs including 4 sixes and 8 fours. Sharad Bheswakar (36), Subas Khakurel (26), Manjit Shrestha (20) and Binod Bhandari (15) were other significant contributors to the Nepali total.

In reply, Maldives could muster only 95 runs at the loss of 7 wickets in their full quota of 20 overs. Paras Khadka was the pick of the bowlers, who took two wickets and gave away just 7 runs. Shakti Gauchan, Manjit Shrestha, Basant Regmi and Sanjam Regmi took one wicket each.

Nepal will play Hong Kong in its second match tomorrow.

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Murray and Serena advance in Miami, Venus withdraws https://nepalireporter.com/2013/03/9693 https://nepalireporter.com/2013/03/9693#respond Sun, 24 Mar 2013 11:23:05 +0000 http://nepalireporter.com/?p=9693 Serena Williams of the U.S. follows through on a serve to Japan's Ayumi Morita in their women's singles third round match at the Sony Open tennis tournament in Key Biscayne, Florida March 23, 2013. REUTERS/Andrew InnerarityBritish world number three Andy Murray cruised to a straightforward victory over Bernard Tomic at the Sony Open but the Williams sisters had contrasting fortunes in Miami on Saturday. Top ranked Serena overcame a slow start to turn away Japan’s Ayumi Morita 6-3 6-3 in third round play, but Venus was forced to withdraw from […]]]> Serena Williams of the U.S. follows through on a serve to Japan's Ayumi Morita in their women's singles third round match at the Sony Open tennis tournament in Key Biscayne, Florida March 23, 2013. REUTERS/Andrew Innerarity

British world number three Andy Murray cruised to a straightforward victory over Bernard Tomic at the Sony Open but the Williams sisters had contrasting fortunes in Miami on Saturday.

Top ranked Serena overcame a slow start to turn away Japan’s Ayumi Morita 6-3 6-3 in third round play, but Venus was forced to withdraw from the tournament with a back injury.
Murray, meanwhile, needed only 56 minutes to defeat sluggish Australian Tomic 6-3 6-1 in his second round match.
“I don’t know if he was tired or struggling with the humidity, but he was playing pretty low percentage tennis,” Murray told reporters. “With the conditions like they were today, that played into my hands.”
The 2009 Miami champion won 80 percent of his first service points and broke Tomic twice in each set to improve to 2-0 all-time against the Australian.
Murray, runner-up to world number one Novak Djokovic last year, will face Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov in the third round. Dimitrov was leading 6-4 1-1 when Italy’s Simone Bolelli was forced to retire.
Serena Williams, seeking a record sixth Miami title, fell 3-0 behind in the first set against her Japanese opponent but capitalised on four of her six break points to win.
The loss left Morita 0-19 against top 10 players, while Serena reamined on course to break a tie with Steffi Graf for the most singles titles in the tournament.
Venus Williams, however, pulled out of the tournament with a lower back injury before her match with fellow American Sloane Stephens.
“This is just the kind of tournament you want to play well at,” Venus said. “But I have faced disappointments in my life and my career. It’s not the first and probably not the last.”
Spanish wildcard Garbine Muguruza Blanco delivered the day’s biggest stunner, eliminating ninth seed Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark 6-2 6-4 in 81 minutes.
Fifth seed Li Na of China, playing her first tournament since injuring her ankle in the Australian Open final, dismissed American Varvara Lepchenko 6-2 6-4.
Polish defending champion Agnieszka Radwanska collected a 7-6 2-6 6-3 win over Slovakia’s Magdalena Rybarikova to advance to the fourth round.
In other men’s second round play, Frenchmen Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Richard Gasquet both won.
Tsonga defeated Serb Viktor Troicki 7-6 6-3, Gasquet turned back Belgium’s Olivier Rochus 7-5 6-2 and American Sam Querrey beat Poland’s Lukasz Kubot 4-6 6-3 6-3.

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