Wednesday, January 15th, 2025

NSC postpones all sporting events amid coronavirus threat


05 March 2020  

Time taken to read : < 1 Minute


  • A
  • A
  • A

KATHMANDU: The National Sports Council (NSC) has postponed all scheduled sports events across the country till the next notice.

A meeting of the national sports governing body on Thursday directed the entire concerned not to hold sporting activities.

The decision to this effect has been made in line with the government directives to refrain from organizing and participating in assemblies, get-togethers, functions, etc.

“It is informed to postpone all sporting activities that will see a huge crowd of people until further notice,” NSC said in a statement.

This year’s edition of the Everest Premier League (EPL) scheduled to begin on March 14 in Kathmandu has been postponed over coronavirus scare.

Several football events are currently underway outside Kathmandu Valley while some major events are soon to come.

Publish Date : 05 March 2020 19:06 PM

Socialist Front meeting begins with key political figures in attendance

KATHMANDU: The Socialist Front, an alliance of left-leaning parties initiated

Deuba summons Nepali Congress leaders to review govt’s performance

KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has called a

Ashika Tamang arrested over misbehavior charges

KATHMANDU:Ashika Tamang, who recently gained attention on social media by

Ordinances aim to revitalize economy, says PM Oli

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has highlighted the importance

PM Oli to unveil ordinances through a press conference

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is set to hold