KATHMANDU, FEBRUARY 28

The 10th National Games will now take place from May 17 to 24, 2025, in Surkhet, Karnali Province, as per the latest decision by the National Sports Council (NSC).

The 121st NSC board meeting, chaired by Minister for Youth and Sports Tejulal Chaudhary, finalized the new dates on Thursday. The event was previously scheduled for April 5 to 12, 2025.

Additionally, the first National Para Games will be held in Kathmandu from May 31 to June 4, 2025.

In another key decision, the NSC suspended six national sports associations for participating in the unlawful election of the Nepal Olympic Committee. The suspended associations include Nepal Badminton Association, Nepal Tennis Association, Nepal Cycling Association, Nepal Athletics Association, Nepal Gymnastics Association and Nepal Weightlifting Association.