CREDOS: Spiritual quest — IV All coaches tell their athletes to relax before competition. What they’re really suggesting is that you open yourself to the energy that’s within. Below the surface of the flow of the movements is internal strength. Just as in swimming, in order to... 16 Feb, 2006
Growing constraints: Nepal’s lost prestige abroad Nepal’s rapid fall from a long position of respect in the global community has now become markedly visible even to the common people, who occasionally throw a cursory glance over its external relations. The unrealistic attitude of those in power has... 14 Feb, 2006
CREDOS: Spiritual quest — I My teammates and I had just finished cranking out a 9,000-yard workout in the pool in Gainesville, Fla., and were settling into a couple of pizzas. I was reaching for the largest slice when we heard the official news: the US would boycott the 1980... 14 Feb, 2006
CREDOS: Spiritual quest — II I know that feeling, because it coursed through me when I was their age. And it still does. I realize how important it is for me to push myself physically, because it’s my easiest conduit to reach a more spiritual place. When I’m moving intensely... 14 Feb, 2006
TIME OUT Training beginsKATHMANDU: A five-day Micro Cycle Training Planning programme, organised jointly by Nepal German Athletics Development Project and Training and Coaching Department, began in Kathmandu on Sunday. In all, 22 coaches from athletics,... 05 Feb, 2006
TIME OUT Pokhara Marathon KATHMANDU: Nepal Former Players’ Forum of Pokhara is organising the fifth International Pokhara Marathon on February 18, said Nepal Athletics Association (NAA) in a release. Tribhuvan Army Club, Nepal Police, Gyanendra Armed Police... 03 Feb, 2006
Thorpe to quit after Beijing Olympics Sydney, January 26:Australia’s Olympic and world champion swimmer Ian Thorpe will retire from competitive swimming after the 2008 Beijing Olympics Games, press reports said on Friday.Thorpe, a five-time Olympic gold medallist, told The Australian... 26 Jan, 2006
Gift of good health Good health is a boon — a precious gift of nature. Only a healthy person can lead a happy and successful life. A sick person, however rich he may be, cannot lead a meaningful life.A person is healthy if s/he doesn’t suffer from any sort of illness... Travel Abroad 18 Jan, 2006
STAY FIT: Play safe in winters You don’t have to abandon your exercise routine in cold weather. Stay motivated and fit by choosing indoor exercise options, dressing properly and staying safe when you exercise outdoors. Maintain your motivation:To keep yourself motivated, focus on... Travel Abroad 09 Jan, 2006
Bravo, let’s continue There are hopeful signs that Nepal will dish out more sterling performances in the days ahead to leave its mark on the sports arena, thanks to the young and promising players, who have made Nepal proud. On November 17 in a must-win Group F qualifying... 20 Nov, 2005
TGIF... jivin’ ’n groovin’ Kathmandu:This Friday saw an explosion of parties in almost all the town’s pubs, and the turnout proves having a nightlife has become an extremely ‘in’ thing. Happy times with AnandVenue: The Café, Hotel EverestTime: 11 pmCrowd: About 1,000In... Travel Abroad 19 Nov, 2005
TIME OUT Lincoln School in finalKATHMANDU: Lincoln School won the fifth straight match beating Little Angels’ School 56-24 and entered the final of the Inter-High School Basketball Tournament. Narayan Bell scored 20 points for Lincoln, while Nabin Shrestha... 11 Nov, 2005
