KATHMANDU: The seventh National Games officially kicked off in eastern Nepal from today. A total of 3,972 players from eight teams — Eastern Region, Western Region, Central Region, Mid-western Region, Far-western Region, Tribhuvan Army Club, Nepal Police Club and Nepal APF Club — will compete in 30 sports disciplines for 294 golds, 294 silvers and 447 bronze medals. Medals of squash, fencing, archery and cycling will not be counted in the overall tally as these sports do not have adequate teams. READ ALSO:

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