Kathmandu, May 21: Minister for Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel has pledged to make all possible efforts for the development of sports sector and recognition of players.
Bidding a farewell to the members of Nepal’s National Women Football Team, going to participate in the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF), at the ministry today, Pokharel said priority would be given to the recognition of players and advancement of the sports sector despite limited resources.
Performance of national women football team is outstanding in Nepali footfall, Minister Pokharel said, adding that their achievements at national and international levels are laudable.
On the occasion, Minister Pokharel had handed over the national flag and jersey to the team.
President of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), Pankaj Bikram Nembang expressed his confidence that the Nepali football would take a new height adopting the government policy.
The SAFF Women Championship, 2026 is taking place in Madgaon, Goa of India from May 25 to June 6.
The Nepali women football team will depart for India on May 22 and return home on June 8 after the championship.
