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‘State interference puts Nepal’s 2026 Asian Games participation in jeopardy’
By Nayak Paudel With just a year to go for the biggest Asian sporting event, the Nepal Olympic Committee says athletes’ entries are in danger as the authority disputes its leadership amid support by the IOC and the OCA.
How cricket is becoming an important cornerstone of India-Nepal friendship
By Nayak Paudel India’s ‘cricket diplomacy’ is currently in full swing in Nepal, with the southern neighbour increasing its support for Nepali cricket of late. But that partnership has a long history.
Nepal joins the sports science race with Sports Science and Research Centre
By Nayak Paudel Modern sports demand data-driven training, and Nepal’s new facility is a step in the right direction. But more needs to be done, which includes sufficient manpower and investment.
Despite scant resources, Nepal’s para-fighters keep kicking
By Nayak Paudel After guiding Nepal to its first-ever Paralympic medal, volunteer coach Kabiraj Negi Lama is training five athletes. But Lama has no job, no recognition, and minimal state support.
ANFA disables Facebook comments amid growing criticism. Experts raise accountability concerns
By Nayak Paudel The national football governing body restricts comments citing abusive language, but promises to reopen soon. Digital rights activists say the move undermines transparency and accountability.
‘Huge coup’: Wellington Phoenix signs star striker Samba
By Nayak Paudel She plans to join the club in September ahead of the league’s kickoff in November.
‘Bangladesh football eyes success in Asia and beyond’
By Nayak Paudel Tabith Awal, Bangladesh football’s chief administrator, speaks to the Post about the remarkable progress the country has made in the sport of late and his ambitions.
Flags, cheers, and unbreakable faith: Nepali fans who surprised Tashkent
By Nayak Paudel Himgyap Tashi Lama travelled from the US to Uzbekistan to cheer Nepal’s women’s football team, rallying dozens of Nepali supporters and leaving players overwhelmed by their unexpected support.
ANFA officials address criticism from women’s team head coach
By Nayak Paudel Press meet details disagreements over captain selection, lineup timing, and resource issues; coach Wilde praised for performance but criticised for going public.
‘I won’t return to Nepal if ANFA doesn’t mend its ways’
By Nayak Paudel Head coach of Nepal women’s football team opens up about his frustrations with ANFA’s mismanagement and indifference, despite the team’s inspiring rise.
Nepal has fan support, Uzbekistan a solid system
By Nayak Paudel Since hiring Guy Kiala as technical director, Uzbekistan has booked its first Olympics and World Cup berths, showing state backing pays off in football.
Nepal women eye the final battle after two sweeping victories
By Nayak Paudel They rout Sri Lanka 8-0 on Wednesday to register their second win in the Asian Cup qualifiers.
Samba’s hat-trick leads Nepal to emphatic 8–0 win over Sri Lanka
By Nayak Paudel Showdown against Uzbekistan set to determine Women’s Asian Cup qualifier.
Nepal vs Uzbekistan likely to decide who travels to Australia
By Nayak Paudel If the match ends in a draw, tiebreakers—including goal difference, higher number of goals scored, and fair play record—will be applied to separate them.
Samba shines as Nepal start Asian Cup qualifiers with dominant victory over Laos
By Nayak Paudel They cap off their 100th international game with a goal rush, sending nine past Laos while keeping a clean sheet.