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Nepal's Rohit Kumar Paudel reportedly scored 101 runs against Canada in Oman on October 11, 2026, marking his third ODI century and second outside Nepal. His impressive innings helped Nepal post 235 runs and set Canada a target of 236 in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2.
Lionel Messi has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Buenos Aires, the institution’s highest honorary distinction, recognising his extraordinary football career and the values he represented while playing for Argentina. The award was presented on October 6 at the Argentine Football Association’s training complex in Ezeiza, shortly before his farewell appearance for the national team.
HORAA Esports completed an impressive double by winning both the PUBG Mobile and Free Fire titles at the Esports Festival held in Kathmandu from October 2–4, 2026. The two championships add to a strong year for the Nepali esports organization, which has continued to make its presence felt in major domestic and international competitions.
Portugal star Rafael Leão wore Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic No. 7 shirt during Portugal’s 4–2 UEFA Nations League win over Denmark on October 1, describing the experience as special because Ronaldo has been his idol since childhood. Leão also revealed a personal connection to the number, explaining that his children were born on the seventh day of the month.
Nepal has announced a 15-member squad led by Sandeep Lamichhane for its final ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 series in Oman, where it will play four ODIs against Canada and Oman. Nepal currently sits seventh with 24 points from 32 matches, making the final series crucial as it tries to climb into the top six.
Australia Changes Student Visa Rules, With Many Current Student Visa Holders Now Required To Leave Australia, Apply From Overseas And Remain Outside Australia Until Their New Subclass 500 Student Visa Is Granted
Nepal is set to miss the 2026 SAFF Men’s Championship after its FIFA suspension remained unresolved by the September 30 deadline set by SAFF.
Popular Nepali gaming streamer Sanjan Gautam, known as CR7 Horaa, has officially received and unboxed his YouTube Gold Play Button after crossing 1 million subscribers in August 2026.
The Government of Nepal has approved several key decisions from the Cabinet meeting, including accepting USD 20.7 million in US government health assistance, allowing national forest land use for major infrastructure and security projects, and forwarding three important amendment bills to the Federal Parliament. The meeting also approved senior civil service promotions and announced plans to strengthen sports infrastructure and restart domestic leagues.
The First Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles (1 RGR) won the Military TAB team category at PARAS’10 2026 in Catterick, UK, finishing first among more than 115 competing teams. The battalion also recorded a runner-up result in the Free Run team category, while Gurkha personnel delivered strong individual performances at the event. Gurkha Brigade Association
Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s government has completed six months in office, after beginning its term with a 100-point governance reform agenda covering administration, corruption control, public services, laws and the economy. At its first 100-day review, the government claimed 87.2% overall progress and said 70 of the 100 agenda items had been implemented, but six months into the term, several promised legal and institutional reforms remain unfinished.
Nepal’s Abhishek Bastola has reached a major career milestone by competing at his fourth consecutive Asian Games, becoming the first Nepali tennis player reported to achieve the feat. He also made a winning start at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, partnering with Pradip Khadka to defeat a Mongolian pair in a dramatic men’s doubles opener.
Nepali bodybuilder Sagendra Singh has won the gold medal in the men’s 75 kg category at the 58th Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship held in Bangkok, Thailand. The victory marks Singh’s second international gold medal of 2026, adding another achievement to Nepal’s growing presence in international bodybuilding competitions.
Nepal defeated Afghanistan in their opening men’s cricket match at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, defending their bowling effort and completing a successful chase of the 103-run target after restricting Afghanistan to 102/7 in 20 overs. The victory marked Nepal’s first T20 International win over Afghanistan in 12 years, bringing back memories of their historic 2014 ICC World T20 victory.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah used his address at the 81st United Nations General Assembly to present Nepal’s Bhotekoshi–Trishuli disaster as a warning about the growing impact of climate change on Himalayan communities. He called for stronger global climate cooperation, a Nepal–India–China Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism, fair climate finance and a global system where vulnerable countries have a stronger voice.
Nepal has introduced guidelines providing educational support from basic school through bachelor’s level for eligible families of Gen Z martyrs and seriously or critically injured beneficiaries. Universities will reserve scholarship quotas, while eligible bachelor’s students who are not selected can receive up to Rs 30,000 annually through the UGC, or the prescribed tuition fee, whichever is lower.
Nepali boxer Khagendra Roka Magar defeated Macau’s Alvin John Reyes Salinas by a unanimous 5–0 decision in the men’s 60kg preliminary round at the 20th Asian Games in Japan. The victory marked Nepal’s first boxing win at this edition of the Asian Games and kept the country’s hopes alive in the competition.
Man Kumar Roka Magar won the Vietnam Mountain Marathon 100K with a new course record, while Ram Maya Budha secured the women’s 50K title in a remarkable double victory for Nepal.
Nepali MMA fighter Yuki “The Gurkha” Angdembe will face China’s Buhuogubu “The Yi Eagle” in a bantamweight main-card fight at JCK Fight Night 123 in Lüliang, Shanxi, China, on September 19. Angdembe enters the bout with an 8-3 professional record and two straight wins, as he looks to strengthen his case for bigger opportunities in Asian MMA.
Former Nepal para taekwondo champion Shrijana Ghising, who made history by winning Nepal’s first major international gold in the sport in 2022, is now an Australian citizen and competing for Australia. The 26-year-old has already delivered Australia’s first-ever World Taekwondo Para Grand Prix gold and is now aiming to represent her new country at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics.
All Nepal Football Association Warns It Will Resume Essential Football Activities From Monday Under FIFA Directives If Government Fails To Act, As More Than Rs 10 Crore Remains Unpaid And Nepal’s SAFF Championship Participation Faces Risk
Lionel Messi has been called up by Argentina for a farewell appearance against Benin at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires on October 6, giving the 39-year-old one final opportunity to wear the national shirt after announcing his international retirement last month. The match will close a remarkable 21-year senior journey that took Messi from painful final defeats and a brief retirement to becoming Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain and one of the defining figures in the country’s football history.
Australian cricket superstar David Warner has joined the Kathmandu Gorkhas for the third season of the Nepal Premier League, becoming the franchise's biggest international signing so far.
The government is preparing to establish a new constituent campus of Tribhuvan University’s Institute of Engineering in Madhesh Province, with plans to begin academic programmes within three years.
Nepal’s Yugeen Sharma defeated India’s Khushi Singh at Karma Fight League 9 in Colombo, adding another international victory to a journey that began with boxing at the age of 16 and later expanded into kickboxing and mixed martial arts. The 20-year-old Nepali fighter has already won national boxing gold, competed several times at KFL and has spoken publicly about her bigger dream of eventually reaching the UFC.
Nepali fitness athlete Niral Thapa has added an international silver medal in Thailand to a journey that already includes national-level Sports Physique success, professional fitness certification and leadership in Nepal’s calisthenics community. Representing Nepal at the PCA BKK Naturals 2 competition in Bangkok, Thapa’s latest achievement also strengthens the message he has been promoting: athletes can pursue international recognition while remaining committed to natural fitness.
Education and Sports Minister Sasmit Pokhrel is set to travel to Japan as part of Nepal’s 211-member delegation for the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, where 135 Nepali athletes will compete across 21 sports. Nepal heads to the continental event with an ambitious goal of reaching a double-digit medal tally and challenging for its first-ever Asian Games gold.
AS Roma will carry the World Food Programme logo and “Together for Nepal” message during their Champions League match against Fenerbahçe in Istanbul on September 10, raising global awareness for communities affected by Nepal’s devastating floods and landslides. Roma’s match-worn shirts will later be auctioned to support WFP’s relief efforts, while fans can also contribute through ShareTheMeal.
Nepal have reached the ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2026 final after defeating Oman by 87 runs in Kuala Lumpur. Nepal were bowled out for 147 before dismissing Oman for just 60.
Nepal will host the PUBG Mobile Global Open 2026 Season 2 South Asia Finals in Kathmandu from September 16–19, featuring 16 teams and three Nepali representatives.
UEFA Honoured Nepal Flood Victims With A Moment Of Silence Before Champions League Matches As Players, Officials And Fans Stood Together In Support Of Communities Affected By The Deadly Disaster
The Nepal government has announced a “Secure Future Scholarship Scheme” worth around Rs 1 Arba to help children affected by the Bhotekoshi flood continue their education, with approximately 1,000 students expected to benefit. The program covers children from early childhood development through Grade 12 and can provide full, partial or residential scholarships along with textbooks, uniforms, educational materials, accommodation and meals.
Nepal international forward Subash Bam Thakuri has signed with Azerbaijan Premier League club Turan Tovuz, with the 18-year-old sharing a photo of himself signing the agreement as he begins a new chapter of his young career. The Nepali forward is set to begin with the club's U-19 setup, giving him an opportunity to develop in European football and work toward eventually reaching the senior level.
European football will stand in solidarity with Nepal this week, with a moment of silence before every UEFA Champions League match to remember those affected by the devastating August 26 flash floods. Stadiums will also display a banner carrying the message “You are not alone Nepal,” taking Nepal’s grief onto one of the biggest stages in world football.
Nepali athletes representing the country at the 20th Asian Games have received VIP access at Tribhuvan International Airport for the first time, as the national karate team departed for Japan.
Rabindra “Bajhang ko Bagh” Dhant defeated previously unbeaten New Zealand fighter Kasib Murdoch by split decision in Shanghai, advancing to the Road to UFC Season 5 bantamweight final and moving closer to a potential UFC contract. After the victory, Dhant turned attention toward Nepal’s devastating flood situation and urged people to support affected communities.
Nepali women’s footballer Sima Rani Ghale has joined Croatian top-division club ŽNK Split, becoming the first Nepali footballer to play in Croatia’s highest women’s league.
Nepal's Roshan Achhami and Yugeen Sharma are set to fight at KFL 9 in Colombo on September 12, with Achhami challenging Sri Lanka's Kavindu Rasanjaya for the KFL World Lightweight Championship. Achhami brings international kickboxing experience and a recent KFL victory, while Sharma returns with previous KFL experience and a 2026 national U-22 boxing gold medal.
Government To Open One Residential School For Children With Autism In Each Of Nepal’s Seven Provinces, With Budget Already Allocated And Plans To Provide Education, Health Care, Therapy And Creative Activities
The 2026/27 Premier League season begins today with reigning champions Arsenal hosting newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium.
