KC guides Sahara to final

POKHARA: Naresh KC scored two goals as Sahara Club defeated Damsite Youth Club 2-0 and entered the final of the second Sangam Cup Knock out Football Tournament, here today. KC netted the first goal in the 65th minute and added another five minutes later. Anil Gurung of Sahara Club was adjudged the man of the match. — HNS

Siddhartha enter final

TANAHUN: Siddhartha Municipality of Rupandehi beat Lekhnath Municipality of Kaski 2-1 to advance to the final of the Birendra Memorial Inter-municipality Regional Football Tournament, today. Siddhanta Gurung and Amar Pun scored for the winners, whereas Bikash Gurung of Lekhnath scored a consolation goal. — HNS

Committee formed

KATHMANDU: A meeting of olympians today formed Nepal Olympians Committee under the presidentship of former boxer Umesh Maskey. Athlete Mukunda Hari Shrestha is the secretary and Sangina Baidya (taekwondo), Nayana Shakya (swimming) and Jagadhish Pradhan (weight lifting) are the members of the ad hoc committee. — HNS

Danfe Club in quarters

BIRATNAGAR: Danfe Cricket Club defeated Tinpaini Cricket Club by three wickets to enter the last eight of the Rani Cup Open Cricket Tournament. Tinpaini were bowled out for 87 runs in 18.2 overs. For Danfe, man of the match Umesh Yadav took four wickets. In reply, Mukucha Hawari top-scored with 18 runs as Danfe overcame the target in 20.4 overs losing seven wickets. — HNS