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PM Shah hails NPL as a major Nepali sports festival

Prime Minister Shah to inaugurate the third edition of NPL cricket tournament.



KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) Balendra Shah has described the Nepal Premier League (NPL) as a major festival of Nepali sports, extending his best wishes for the success of its third edition, which begins today.

In a message posted on social media on the occasion of the third edition of the NPL, which begins today, Prime Minister Shah extended his best wishes for the tournament’s success.

Prime Minister Shah is set to inaugurate the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) cricket tournament today.

“I warmly welcome all the international players and commentators who have arrived to participate in the NPL. Heartfelt congratulations to all Nepali players, organisers and the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) for making this sporting festival a success,” he said.

The opening match of the tournament is scheduled to begin at 5 pm today, featuring defending champions Lumbini Lions and runners-up Sudurpaschim Royals from the previous edition.

Publish Date : 26 October 2026 08:40 AM

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