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Two Nepali national cricket team players, Gulshan Jha and Ishan Pandey, have been selected to play for the JB Bruges team in the EU T-20 Belgium tournament starting June 6, 2026. Meanwhile, the American Taekwon-Do Martial Arts Academy (ATMAA) achieved significant success at the 2026 PA AAU State Championship in Pennsylvania, with multiple athletes winning gold and silver medals in various disciplines.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Reach IPL Final After Dominating Gujarat Titans
Royal Challengers Bengaluru has advanced to the IPL final for the second consecutive season after defeating Gujarat Titans by 92 runs in Qualifier-1. Gujarat will now compete in Qualifier-2 against the winner of the Eliminator match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals for a spot in the final.
Nepali Youth Ashwin Raj Pokharel Selected for FIFA World Cup 2026 Management Team
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.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Broadcasting Rights Secured in Nepal; Squads Announced
Himalaya Sports HD and the DGO App have secured the official broadcasting and digital streaming rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Nepal, acquired through AcePro Media from FIFA. Meanwhile, Brazil, Scotland, Haiti, and Morocco have announced their squads for the upcoming tournament.
Yonggi Poudel Wins YTTM Table Tennis Championship in South Korea
Nepal's Yonggi Poudel has won the YTTM Table Tennis Championship held in Inchon, South Korea, under an international training camp. Poudel's performance in the under-19 matches was recognized as the best, according to Jackie Maharjan of the All Nepal Table Tennis Association. A Nepali squad also secured first place in the event.
