Sports in Nepal

Sport in Nepal is an important part of Nepalese culture, encompassing both traditional Nepalese games and modern international disciplines. While Nepal has a long history of traditional sports, the contemporary era is dominated by cricket, football, and volleyball.

On May 23, 2017, the Government of Nepal officially declared volleyball as the national sport, succeeding traditional games like dandi biyo and kabaddi, which were previously considered the de facto national games.

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