Tokyo Olympics probably couldn’t be held now: Virologist

Published On: February 19, 2020 07:30 PM NPT By: Associated Press

TOKYO, Feb 19: A respected Japanese virologist on Wednesday said if the Tokyo Olympics were tomorrow, the games probably couldn’t be held because of the fast-spreading virus from Wuhan, China.

Province 1 sees growing night-time sporting sensation

Published On: February 19, 2020 02:00 PM NPT By: RSS

ITAHARI, Feb 19: Night-time sporting tournament was a far cry in province -1 until 2018. However, on 31 March 2018, Birat Gold Cup brought down the curtain for night time sporting activity here.

Sheikh stars again as GHCA claims win

Published On: February 19, 2020 12:26 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 19: Aasif Sheikh scored not out 41 runs as Great Himalaya Cricket Academy (GHCA) registered a seven-wicket win over Himalayan Cricket Academy (HCA) in the ongoing U-19 Himalayan Cricket League in Kathmandu on Tuesday.

Adhikari, Gurung win NNIPA awards

Published On: February 19, 2020 12:21 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 19: Paragliding’s Bimal Adhikari and taekwondo’s Nima Gurung have won the player of the year awards at the Nepal National and International Players’ Association (NNIPA) Sports Award in Kathmandu on Tuesday.

Atletico edge Liverpool with vintage defensive display

Published On: February 19, 2020 08:58 AM NPT By: Reuters

MADRID, Feb 19: Champions League holders Liverpool will need to summon another famous European comeback at Anfield next month after they were beaten 1-0 away to Atletico Madrid in their last-16 first leg on Tuesday.

Manchester United win 2-0 at Chelsea amid VAR controversy

Published On: February 18, 2020 11:55 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Feb 18: Headed goals from Anthony Martial and captain Harry Maguire earned Manchester United a hard-fought 2-0 win at toothless Chelsea on Monday amid more VAR controversy, putting them back in the hunt for a top-four Premier League finish.

Gregg, former Man United player and Munich hero, dies at 87

Published On: February 17, 2020 03:59 PM NPT By: Associated Press

LONDON, Feb 17: Harry Gregg, a former Manchester United goalkeeper called the “hero of Munich” for rescuing two teammates as well as a baby and her pregnant mother from the burning fuselage in the 1958 air disaster that killed 23 people, has died. He was 87.

Five things we learned from A-Division League

Published On: February 17, 2020 09:45 AM NPT By: ABHISHEK SUBEDI

KATHMANDU, Feb 17: It was a battle of grit when the departmental team Tribhuvan Army Club and Machhindra Club faced in the title showdown Saturday in their bid to win their first Martyr’s Memorial A-Division League title.

Ganesh Man Singh boxing from March 31

Published On: February 17, 2020 09:42 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 17: The Ganesh Man Singh Foundation is set to organize the Bir Ganesh Man Singh Memorial national boxing tournament from March 31 to April 4.

Uganda's Cheptegei smashes 5km world record

Published On: February 16, 2020 07:43 PM NPT By: Reuters

MONACO, Feb 16: Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei shattered the 5km road world record in Monaco on Sunday, shaving 27 seconds off the mark set by Kenya’s Rhonex Kipruto last month.