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Kathmandu University (KU) has launched a large-scale inter-college sports tournament titled ‘KU Running Shield-2082’, marking a return to organized university-level sporting events after more than a decade. The tournament began on April 18 at the university’s central campus in Dhulikhel and aims to promote extracurricular engagement as part of the university’s broader commitment to student development beyond academics.

Although this is the first edition of the KU Running Shield in its current format, it builds upon KU’s earlier tradition of hosting major sports festivals, says the organizer. The event includes participants from all seven of KU’s constituent schools and 12 affiliated colleges, competing in a range of sports. The competition features track and field events such as the 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters, 800 meters, 5,000 meters, long jump, high jump, and shot put, alongside team sports like football, cricket, volleyball, and basketball. Indoor games such as table tennis, badminton, and chess are also part of the tournament. All events are organized for both male and female participants, ensuring inclusive participation.

The points table remains competitive, with the Kathmandu University School of Law currently in the lead, followed closely by the School of Medical Sciences. Several key finals are yet to take place, and the overall outcome of the tournament remains open.

“There is optimism that the tournament will become an annual event, contributing to the university’s goals of promoting teamwork, physical fitness, and leadership skills among students,” says the organizer. Krishna Sundar Thapa, Associate Director of the Student Welfare Directorate, highlighted the tournament’s importance in providing a platform for holistic student growth, noting that the participation of both constituent schools and affiliated colleges, as well as the inclusion of gender-inclusive events, reflects KU’s aim to foster a dynamic and balanced university experience.

Brazilian football legend Roberto Carlos called on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar on Wednesday.

Renowned football player Carlos is currently in Nepal to attend the ongoing Nepal Super League (NSL) third season football championship underway at Dashrath Stadium as a special guest.

On the occasion, PM Oli welcomed the football star Carlos and said that his visit to Nepal inspired the players and youths here.

Stating that Nepal and Brazil enjoyed a cordial diplomatic relation, the PM stressed on exchange of learning in the sports sector between the two countries. The Prime Minister urged the Brazilian former player to visit Nepal again with an itinerary of enjoying mountain flight and jungle safari.

In response, Carlos expressed gratitude for the hospitality accorded to him in Nepal and said he was pleased to meet with Nepal's Prime Minister, youths and athletes.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest left-backs in football history, Carlos made his senior debut for Brazil in 1992. He earned over 120 caps for the national team and was instrumental in Brazil’s 2002 FIFA World Cup victory in South Korea and Japan.

Carlos spent most of his club career at Real Madrid, where he played from 1996 to 2007. During his time with the Spanish giants, he won four La Liga titles and three UEFA Champions League trophies.

Paris St Germain had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Nantes on Tuesday, keeping the Ligue 1 champions on course to become the first team to go unbeaten through an entire season in the French top flight, Reuters reported.

The stalemate stretched PSG's unbeaten away league run to 39 matches, beating the long-standing record across Europe's top five leagues set by AC Milan between 1991 and 1993.

"It's important to talk about this record and the players from that era. We are at Milan's level. We're talking about the record for unbeaten away games," PSG coach Luis Enrique said, according to Reuters.

Barcelona's Dani Olmo scored inside the first minute of the second half to earn a hard-fought 1-0 home win against Mallorca on Tuesday, extending their lead over Real Madrid at the top of the table to seven points with five games to go, Reuters reported.

Barca dominated proceedings despite coach Hansi Flick deciding to rest several key starters ahead of Saturday's Copa del Rey final against rivals Real, but Mallorca goalkeeper Leo Roman put on a show between the posts to keep them at bay.

Barca finally managed to break the deadlock shortly after the interval thanks to a fine piece of individual skill from Olmo, who took the ball in a tight space inside the box and quickly fired a left-foot shot into the bottom corner before Mallorca's defenders could challenge him.

The win lifted Barca to 76 points at the top of the LaLiga standings with Real, who visit Getafe on Wednesday, seven points adrift with a game in hand, according to Reuters.