Initially considered as just a form of entertainment, sports have managed to garner popularity as a profession in present Nepal.

Cricket and football are by far the most common played sports in the country with significant growth and development at the international level.

Some of the other popular sports in Nepal are swimming, volleyball, kho kho, kabaddi, tennis, martial arts, boxing, wrestling, running, weightlifting, basketball, badminton and golf, among others.

Recent international events like 13^th South Asian Games and first-ever ODI Cricket Series have further proliferated the reputation for various sports.

To leverage the growing popularity for sports, many sports clubs, groups, players and aspirants have been trying to make a career in sports.

A career in Nepali sports industry has been gaining ground as it is not just limited to those with athletic prowess, it offers a plethora of opportunities in the field for non-athletes too.

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Here we bring you some of the most popular careers in Nepali sports:

1) Sports Instructor/Coach

Sports instructors demonstrate and teach the rules and regulations of sports to the concerned individual or group. They teach basic skills and techniques of a game to the beginners and guide the experienced players to enhance their skills. They have the opportunity to work in resorts, health clubs, camps, community centers and recreational facilities.

2) Sports Umpire/Referee

An umpire or referee plays a prominent role in any sporting event, game or competition as they must maintain standards of play while judging the performance. He has the authority to start or stop play, award points, impose penalties and determine results.

3) Athletic Trainer

Athletic trainers collaborate with physicians and coaches to ensure that athletes are maintaining a proper diet, physically fit for the game and receiving proper medication in case of injury. They prepare training programs and routines to prevent injury and illness. They also develop dietary and recovery plans for the fast rehabilitation of injured athletes.

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4) Sports Administrator

Sports administrators are responsible for smooth functioning of sports organizations. They focus on running administrative tasks across a wide range of events within sports clubs and organizations. They involve in promotions, fundraising, supply chain management, budgetary management and other activities.

5) Sports Equipment Manager

Sports equipment manager is responsible for keeping the sports equipment safe and sound for the players to use. They play the main role in listing, ordering and maintaining sports equipment and apparel.

6) Sports Journalist

Sports journalists are responsible for reporting and writing sporting news and events across different media platforms, including radio, television, newspaper and internet. Their duties include interviewing players, doing game commentary, reporting game statistics, shooting videos and taking photographs, among others.

7) Sports Medicine Physician

Sports medicine physicians are certified doctors who provide medical attention to athletes through medication or counselling. They diagnose, treat and prevent musculoskeletal injuries that occur during sporting events and physical training. They plan courses of treatment and rehabilitation for the injured athletes.

8) Sports Photographer

Sports photographers capture the movements, skills and emotions of the fast-moving athletes during the sporting events. They have the opportunity to work for photo stock agencies, newspapers, magazines and websites.

Other prominent Nepal Sports Careers are

9. Sports Equipment Manufacturer
10. Sports Club Manager
11. Team Manager
12. Team Director
13. Sports and Fitness Nutritionist
14. Sports Psychologist
15. Scoreboard Operator

Conclusion
Sports industry has gained professional significance in Nepal, with the growing public awareness of its contribution to health, social development and the national economy.

Nepali sports industry has got enormous potential to provide employment opportunities for ‘Generation Z‘ and it is yet to unleash the opportunities.

Build a career in sports and leverage the promising prospects offered by the industry. All the very best!!

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Responding to pleas from the jails in the area, Rumbek-based Nepalese peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have completed the construction of a badminton court at the South Sudan Western Lakes Prison in Rumbek.

The objective of the prison officials is to keep inmates physically and mentally fit and active, and for the prisoners to have better stories to tell the outside world after serving their sentences.

Major Joseph Majak, a senior superintendent at the prison, welcomed the court and the badminton equipment.

“This is fantastic. Sometime back we talked to UNMISS to give us facilities to help start-up sports activities for prisoners. Today they have responded with badminton. Now we are waiting for volleyball materials,” said Major Majok, who expressed his appreciation for the generosity of the Nepalese peacekeepers.   

Prisons authorities in the area have a plan to offer their inmates other sports disciplines, like soccer, perhaps to establish a club in the future.

Nepal is the largest contributor of military and police personnel to UNMISS with more than 2,100 currently serving in South Sudan. The ‘Blue Helmets’ main responsibility is to ensure the security of the local population.  This additional activity by the contingent was greatly appreciated by the inmates and the prison authorities.

Source: unmiss.unmissions.org  

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Nepal and Hong Kong are all set for final matches in the sixth round of the ICC World Cricket League Championship being held towards the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.

In this match to be held on October 13-15, 2017, the two teams will fight to secure the top-four position that is currently occupied by Kenya with 12 points.

Currently, the Hong Kong team is at the fifth position with 11 points followed by Nepali cricket team at the sixth place with 8 points.

The top four teams that pass the seventh round will be joining Afghanistan, Ireland, the West Indies and Zimbabwe in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018.

Whereas, the last four teams will have to face Canada and Oman in the ICC World Cricket League Division 2 2018 for winning the two remaining positions.

“It is a crucial series for Nepal. As a team, we have worked very hard to win both games and be in the top four in the standings after round seven. We will look to play high-intensity cricket and are looking forward to facing Hong Kong,” says Paras Khadka, the captain of Nepali team.

Meanwhile, Nepal National cricket team Head Coach Jagat Tamatta says, “The matches against
Hong Kong are important for us to keep our hopes alive in the WCL Championship. It is a challenge for us but we do not have other options. We are hopeful of playing better cricket against Hong Kong and remain in track to finish in top four to qualify for the World Cup Qualifiers.

The Hong Kong captain Babar Hayat says, “There are still six teams vying for four qualification spots. So, it is important for us to win both matches against Nepal and get maximum points.”

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