The National Games of Nepal[1] is a multi-sport event held in Nepal. It Comprises various discipline in which sportsmen from the provinces and departmental teams of Nepal compete against each other. The games are organized by National Sports Council (Nepal), Nepal Olympic Committee and the host province.
| Abbreviation | NGN |
|---|---|
| First event | 1982 |
| Occur every | Every 2 years, Sometimes uneven years |
| Last event | 2022 |
| Next event | 2024 |
| Purpose | Sports for elite athletes in Nepal |
| Headquarters | National Sports Council (Nepal),Tripureshwor,Kathmandu Nepal Olympic Committee Satdobato, Lalitpur |
| Most Titles | Bagmati Province |
| Website | nocnepal nsc |
Bagmati Province have dominated the games throughout their history, having won 7 of 10 the official editions.[2]
Teams
editCurrently participating teams
edit| List | Team | Debut |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Koshi Province | 2019 |
| 2. | Madhesh Province | |
| 3. | Bagmati Province | |
| 4. | Gandaki Province | |
| 5. | Lumbini Province | |
| 6. | Karnali Province | |
| 7. | Sudurpashchim Province | |
| 8. | Non-Resident Nepali Association | |
| 9. | Armed Police Force Club | 2009 |
| 10. | Nepal Police Club | 1999 |
| 11. | Nepal Army Club |
Former teams
edit- Mechi Zone (1982–1986)
- Kosi Zone (1982–1986)
- Sagarmatha Zone (1982–1986)
- Janakpur Zone (1982–1986)
- Narayani Zone (1982–1986)
- Bagmati Zone (1982–1986)
- Gandaki Zone (1982–1986)
- Dhaulagiri Zone (1982–1986)
- Lumbini Zone (1982–1986)
- Rapti Zone (1982–1986)
- Bheri Zone (1982–1986)
- Karnali Zone (1982–1986)
- Seti Zone (1982–1986)
- Mahakali Zone (1982–1986)
- Eastern Region (1999–2016)
- Central Region (1999–2016)
- Western Region (1999–2016)
- Mid-Western Region (1999–2016)
- Far-Western Region (1999–2016)
- People's Liberation Army (2009–2012)
- University (2012)
Tournament history
edit| Edition | Year (A.D.) | Year (B.S.) | Host(s) | Dates | Sports | Events | Teams | Competitors | Top Placed Team | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1982 | 2038 | Kathmandu | ? | 16 | 72 | 14 | 1,543 | Bagmati Zone | [3] |
| 2 | 1984 | 2040 | Pokhara | ? | 19 | 124 | 14 | 2,507 | Bagmati Zone | [3] |
| 3 | 1986 | 2042 | Birgunj | ? | 21 | 146 | 14 | 2,775 | Bagmati Zone | [3] |
| 4 | 1999 | 2055 | Nepalgunj | 22 – 28 March 1999 | 12 | 140 | 7 | 1,622 | Central Region | [4] |
| 5 | 2009 | 2065 | Kathmandu | 6- 12 April 2009 | 34 | 281 | 9 | 4,713 | Central Region | [5] |
| 6 | 2012 | 2068 | Dhangadhi and Mahendranagar | 27 March – 3 April 2012 | 32 | 321 | 10 | 3,619 | Central Region | [6] |
| 7 | 2016 | 2073 | Biratnagar | 23 – 30 December 2016 | 30 | 263 | 8 | 3,972 | Nepal Army | [7] |
| 8 | 2019 | 2076 | Nepalgunj | 10 – 25 April 2019 | 35 | 333 | 11 | 5,211[8] | Nepal Army | [9] |
| 9 | 2022 | 2079 | Gandaki | 14 – 20 October 2022 | 36 | 397 | 11 | 6,102[10] | Nepal Army | [11] |
| 10 | 2024 | 2081 | Karnali | 17 – 24 November 2024 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | [12] |
| 11 | 2026 | 2083 | Madhesh | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | [3] |
Events
editEvents in bold have taken place since the first tournament.[3]
Archery () 
Athletics () 
Football () 
Badminton () 
Volleyball () 
Chess () 
Kabaddi () 
Gymnastics () 
Table tennis () 
Cricket () 
Weightlifting () 
Handball () 
Boxing () 
Bodybuilding () 
Swimming () 
Field hockey ()
Tennis ()
Shooting ()
Taekwondo ()
Wrestling ()
Karate ()
Wushu ()
Kho kho ()
Arm wrestling () - ITF Taekwondo
- Full contact karate
Basketball ()
Judo ()
Golf ()
Cue sports ()
Cycling ()
Squash ()
Soft tennis ()
Paragliding ()
Sepak takraw ()
Fencing ()
Previous events
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ "The saga of 'National Games' in Nepal". NepalNews. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ "National Games". Nepal Olympic Committee. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
- ^ a b c d e "National Games". nocnepal.org.np. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ "4TH NATIONAL GAME 2055 – NSC". Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ "5TH NATIONAL GAME 2065 – NSC". Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ "6TH NATIONAL GAME 2068 – NSC". Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ "7TH NATIONAL GAME 2073 – NSC". Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ "Eighth National Games: 5,211 athletes competing for 1,307 medals". OnlineKhabar English News. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ "TAC defend National Games crown". The Himalayan Times. 25 April 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ "Ninth National Games officially kicks off in Gandaki". The Kathmandu Post English News. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ "Ninth National Games postponed to October".
- ^ "दशौ राष्ट्रिय खेलकुद कर्णालीमा हुने घोषण सहित नवौंको समापन – राखेप" (in Nepali). Retrieved 20 October 2022.