1/7/2011
by Ujjwal Acharya
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Twenty-one-year-old boxer Raju Budhamagar passed away Wednesday, a day after he fell down unconscious in the ring after receiving a punch during a semifinal match of the Inter-Municipality Boxing Tournament in Hetauda. Before I begin, let me express a heartfelt … Continue reading
12/24/2010
by Ujjwal Acharya
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September 23, 1984: Nepal won the football gold in the First South Asian Games (SAG) defeating Bangladesh 4-2 in the final. Three years later, Nepal lost to India in the SAG final. In 1999, Nepal reached the final once again, … Continue reading
12/10/2010
by Ujjwal Acharya
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Early 2007, National Sports Council (NSC) made a big fanfare announcing a long-term sports plan–Vision 2020. The plan talked about–among many other things–prioritizing sports under various headings and to promote events with more chances to succeed at international arenas. The … Continue reading
12/3/2010
by Ujjwal Acharya
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There is a saying in Nepali sports fraternity: Rajniti ma khel ra khel ma rajniti le garera dubai chhetra bigriyo (Game in politics and politics in game have damaged both the sectors. Khel can mean either sports or a dirty … Continue reading
3/11/2010
by Ujjwal Acharya
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Disconnected thoughts reflecting cricket and events surrounding the game Cricket has long been a sport with potential but with defeats in key matches earned Nepal a nickname of chokers. The dream of playing World Cup almost forgotten, Nepal hosted World … Continue reading