KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) KP Sharma Oli has said that the Nepal Premier League will directly contribute to promoting tourism and presenting the youth talent in the international arena.
Unveiling the NPL Trophy from the historic Dharahara premises here today, he gave assurances of the government's cooperation and encouragement to NPL as far as possible.
The PM said the government is always with the players for the development of the sports sector. He believed that NPL will add a new dimension in the Nepali cricket.
"Cricket is the dream and also a topic of glory for our present generation. Let us be able to add a new dimension in the Nepali cricket through this League. The government is with you. My interest and ownership will always be there whether, personally, I am in the government or not," Prime Minister Oli said and extended best wishes to all the participating teams for their victory.
He also wished that may the youth talent be exposed and the thinking that Nepalis can do if given the opportunity be established through the NPL.