Thursday, November 14

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HamroKhelkud To Broadcast Church Boys’ Challenge League Playoffs
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HamroKhelkud To Broadcast Church Boys’ Challenge League Playoffs

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu (HamroKhelkud) - HamroKhelkud is set to broadcast API Power Church Boys United's AFC Challenge League preliminary round matchup against Paro FC later this month. The agreement was signed on Friday between Church Boys and HamroKhelkud. Church Boys' president Tankalal Rai an HamroKhelkud chief editor Prakash Timilsina signed the agreement. The play-off match between Church Boys and Bhutan's league champions Paro FC will be held on August 13 at the Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu. .Church Boys have already started preparations for this. In the team under the captaincy of Ananta Tamang, Anjan Bista and Arik Bista, who were in the team during the league season, have renewed their contracts. Goalkeeper Deep Karki, defender Sanish Shrestha, midfie...
APF In Group C Of Women’s Champions League Qualifiers
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APF In Group C Of Women’s Champions League Qualifiers

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu (HamroKhelkud) - Nepal APF Football Club are set to compete in the preliminary stage of the AFC Women's Champions League in Malaysia. According to the group draw announced by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Thursday, APF hashavebeen placed in Group C, alongside FC Nasaf from Uzbekistan and Sabah FA from Malaysia. The tournament features 13 participating teams divided into four groups. The top team from each group will advance to the next round, where they will join the eight top-ranked clubs that have already secured their spots in the group stages. The winners of APF's group will join Group A of the group stages, which includes Chinese side Wihan Jiangda Women's FC, South Korean outfit Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women's FC, and the wi...
Unmanaged ICC – Fans Shine Bright but ICC Falls Short
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Unmanaged ICC – Fans Shine Bright but ICC Falls Short

Dipendra Pokharel (Dallas, HamroKhelkud) Nepal started their T20 World Cup journey with a six-wicket loss, however, Nepalese fans ruled the stadium with excitement and force. Nepal started their T20 World Cup with a 6-wicket loss against the Netherlands at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium where more than 10,000 Nepalese supporters showed up. In an eagerly anticipated match of the ICC Cricket World Cup, the spotlight unexpectedly shifted from the players on the field to a managerial mishap by the USA Cricket administration. The encounter, which saw Nepal batting first, was marred by significant technical difficulties that left fans frustrated and players bewildered. For a lengthy stretch of 18 overs of the first innings, the scoreboard and screens were non-functional, c...
Neupane Completes FIFA Diploma in Club Management
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Neupane Completes FIFA Diploma in Club Management

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Nepal Super League side club Sporting Ilam de Mechi FC's CEO Piyush Bahadur Neupane has completed the second edition of the FIFA Diploma in Club Management. This accomplishment not only marks his success but also establishes him as the first FIFA Certified Club Manager in South Asia. The graduation ceremony in Zurich on May 30th, 2024, saw FIFA President Gianni Infantino presenting Neupane with his well-deserved certificate. Neupane's journey through the course was shared with notable football figures such as John Terry, Juan Mata, Fernandinho, and Tim Cahill. Reflecting on his achievement, Neupane expressed gratitude for the support received throughout the rigorous 21-month program. "After 21 months of hard work, the crowning moment has arrive...
West Indies ‘A’ Level Series Against Nepal With A Win In Second T20
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West Indies ‘A’ Level Series Against Nepal With A Win In Second T20

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu (Hamro Khelkud) - The visiting West Indies ‘A’ side have levelled the five-match T20 series against Nepal after registering a win in the second outing. The Caribbean side that failed to defend 204 runs in the first match, defended 160 in the second to win the game by ten runs. Nepal failed to follow up on a successful chase in the first match after being limited to 150 runs, losing nine wickets in 20 overs. Skipper Rohit Paudel’s unbeaten 48-ball 71 with six fours and two sixes remained came close to being enough for a second successive run but couldn’t be. Gulshan Jha’s short flurry of three fours and two sixes in 11 deliveries for 26 runs brought Nepal closer to the target. Opener Lokesh Bam was dismissed for a 16-ball 17. His innings had a sho...
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Skipper Rohit’s Ton Guides Nepal To A Successful Chase Against West Indies ‘A’

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu (Hamro Khelkud) - Skipper Rohit Kumar Paudel’s century has guided Nepal to a famous victory in the first of five T20s against the West Indies ‘A’ side. Nepal registered a four-wicket triumph thanks to the skipper who stepped up to get to three figures. Rohit reached 112 runs off 54 deliveries with ten fours and six sixes that eclipsed Nepal to successfully chase a 205-run target set by the Caribbean side.  Dipendra Singh Airee was the second-highest scorer for the home side with just 24 from 18 deliveries. Similarly, opener Kushal Bhurtel and his namesake Kushal Malla chipped in with 16 runs each.  Gulshan Jha, who finished the match with two boundaries in the final over, finished unbeaten on nine runs while Pratis GC remained unbeat...
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Nepal ‘A’ Squads Announced For Ireland Wolves One-Day & T20 Series

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu (HamroKhelkud) - Nepal 'A' squads that will go against Ireland Wolves has been announced. Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) announced squads for the One-Day and T20 series in the captaincy of senior player Binod Bhandari. The 'A' side will play three One-Days and three T20 matches against the Irish side touring Nepal for the first time. Two different squads have been announced for the two series. But before that, the senior team will play two T20 matches against the Irish contingent. T20 squad: Binod Bhandari (c), Lokesh Bam, Dev Khanal, Pawan Sarraf, Kiran Thagunna, Aarif Sheikh, Arjun Gharti, Narayan Joshi, Basir Ahmad, Rashid Khan, Sagar Dhakal, Bipin Khatri, Kamal Singh Airee, Hemant Dhami, Bikash Aagri OD squad: Binod Bhandari (c), Arju...
Gandaki Begins Providing Allowances To Its Olympians
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Gandaki Begins Providing Allowances To Its Olympians

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu (Hamro Khelkud) - The Gandaki Province Government has started to provide monthly allowances to its Olympians. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Surendra Pandey during the Olympian Reunion and Sports Meet organized by the Nepal Olympian Association in Pokhara last year. As per the initiative, monthly allowances covering up to Asar 2081 have been disbursed in lump sum to nine Olympians from various districts of the province. The Olympians include Bhagwati Khatri, Tika Bahadur Bogati, Rishi Ram Pradhan, Gyan Bahadur Bohora, Sitaram Shahi, Rajendra Bahadur Bhandari, Narayan Bahadur Gurung, Tilakram Tharu, and Manisha Adhikari. Chief Minister Pandey emphasized the importance of maintaining a supportive relationship between the government and ath...
Netherlands Edge Nepal By Two Runs & Inflict Second Successive Defeat
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Netherlands Edge Nepal By Two Runs & Inflict Second Successive Defeat

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu (Hamro Khelkud) - Nepal have suffered a second successive defeat against the Netherlands in the T20I tri-series ongoing in Kathmandu. Nepal lost by a slender margin of two runs to get their second defeat in as many matches in the series. Chasing 185 runs in 20 overs, Nepal could only get to 182 at the loss of eight wickets. Nepal required 48 runs off the final three overs. The 18th and 19th overs bowled by Aryan Dutt and Tim van der Gugten went for 18 and 15 runs respectively. Requiring 15 off the final over, Dipendra Singh Airee hit a four and a six in the first two deliveries. In the next delivery, Gulshan Jha got run out while taking a double. Dipendra was bowled by Roelof van der Merwe in the fourth delivery, Pratis GC, who had the task of ...
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Nepal To Play T20 Tri-Series Against Baroda & Gujarat

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu (Hamro Khlekud) - Nepal Men's Cricket Team is set to prepare for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup with a T20 series against two state teams from India. As per the schedule released by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) on Monday, the triangular T20 series will feature teams from Baroda and the Gujarat Cricket Association alongside Nepal's National Team. The series is set to take place from March 31 to April 7. CAN cricket manager Binod Das confirmed that it will be Nepal's Senior National Cricket Team will participate in the series, using it as preparation for the T20 World Cup. In addition to that, the series will serve as a preparation for the ACC Premier Cup scheduled that will be held in Oman in T20 format from April 10. Ahead of this, ...
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