Despite the ongoing wave of the third variant of COVID-19 in Nepal, two major sports of Nepal, football and cricket are being conducted.

The Nepali football team’s players are waiting to play against Mauritius in Kathmandu. The friendly match is being played at Dasharath Stadium on Jan 29 and Feb 1. All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has stated that all preparations have been completed.

The Mauritius team arrived on Monday for a friendly match. Nepal’s national team is currently training in a closed camp ahead of the match.