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Young Nepali Ashwin Raj Pokharel has been selected as a 'Lead' in the stadium management team for the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final match to be held at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas, USA. Pokharel's role involves overseeing stadium operations and enhancing fan experience, working with sponsors like Coca-Cola. The World Cup is jointly hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Nepal Opens SAFF Women's Championship Campaign Against Bhutan in India
Nepal is set to begin its SAFF Women's Championship campaign with an opening match against Bhutan in Goa, India. The team aims for a strong start in the regional tournament, having reached the final in six of the seven previous editions but still seeking their first title.
Asian Games Qualifier: Nepal Women's Cricket Team Defeats China by 19 Runs
Nepal's women's cricket team secured a 19-run victory over China in an Asian Games Women's Qualifier match held in Kuala Lumpur. Nepal set a target of 125 runs, and China was restricted to 106 runs in their 20 overs. Riya Sharma was awarded player of the match for her bowling performance.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Reach IPL Final After Dominating Gujarat Titans
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has advanced to the Indian Premier League final for the second consecutive season, defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) by 92 runs in Qualifier 1. RCB posted a record-breaking 254/5, anchored by Rajat Patidar's unbeaten 93, before bowling out GT for 162. GT will now compete in Qualifier 2 for a chance to reach the final.
Cricket Association of Nepal Invites Bids for U-19 Women's Tournament Rights
The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has initiated a bidding process for the commercial, production, and broadcasting rights of the U-19 Women's National Cricket Tournament 2026. Interested parties can purchase bid documents until June 2, with submissions due by noon on June 3.
