National Games of Nepal
Nepalese sporting event
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The National Games of Nepal[1] is a multi-sport event held in Nepal. It Comprises various discipline in which sportsmen from the provinces and departmental teams of Nepal compete against each other. The games are organized by National Sports Council (Nepal), Nepal Olympic Committee and the host province.
| Abbreviation | NGN |
|---|---|
| First event | 1982 |
| Occur every | Every 2 years, Sometimes uneven years |
| Last event | 2022 |
| Next event | 2024 |
| Purpose | Sports for elite athletes in Nepal |
| Headquarters | National Sports Council (Nepal), Tripureshwor, Kathmandu Nepal Olympic Committee Satdobato, Lalitpur |
| Most Titles | Bagmati Province |
| Website | nocnepal nsc |
Bagmati Province have dominated the games throughout their history, having won 7 of 10 the official editions.[2]
Teams
Currently participating teams
| List | Team | Debut |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Koshi Province | 2019 |
| 2. | Madhesh Province | |
| 3. | Bagmati Province | |
| 4. | Gandaki Province | |
| 5. | Lumbini Province | |
| 6. | Karnali Province | |
| 7. | Sudurpashchim Province | |
| 8. | Non-Resident Nepali Association | |
| 9. | Armed Police Force Club | 2009 |
| 10. | Nepal Police Club | 1999 |
| 11. | Nepal Army Club |
Former teams
- Mechi Zone (1982–1986)
- Kosi Zone (1982–1986)
- Sagarmatha Zone (1982–1986)
- Janakpur Zone (1982–1986)
- Narayani Zone (1982–1986)
- Bagmati Zone (1982–1986)
- Gandaki Zone (1982–1986)
- Dhaulagiri Zone (1982–1986)
- Lumbini Zone (1982–1986)
- Rapti Zone (1982–1986)
- Bheri Zone (1982–1986)
- Karnali Zone (1982–1986)
- Seti Zone (1982–1986)
- Mahakali Zone (1982–1986)
- Eastern Region (1999–2016)
- Central Region (1999–2016)
- Western Region (1999–2016)
- Mid-Western Region (1999–2016)
- Far-Western Region (1999–2016)
- People's Liberation Army (2009–2012)
- University (2012)
Tournament history
| Edition | Year (A.D.) | Year (B.S.) | Host(s) | Dates | Sports | Events | Teams | Competitors | Top Placed Team | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1982 | 2038 | Kathmandu | ? | 16 | 72 | 14 | 1,543 | Bagmati Zone | [3] |
| 2 | 1984 | 2040 | Pokhara | ? | 19 | 124 | 14 | 2,507 | Bagmati Zone | [3] |
| 3 | 1986 | 2042 | Birgunj | ? | 21 | 146 | 14 | 2,775 | Bagmati Zone | [3] |
| 4 | 1999 | 2055 | Nepalgunj | 22 – 28 March 1999 | 12 | 140 | 7 | 1,622 | Central Region | [4] |
| 5 | 2009 | 2065 | Kathmandu | 6–12 April 2009 | 34 | 281 | 9 | 4,713 | Central Region | [5] |
| 6 | 2012 | 2068 | Dhangadhi and Mahendranagar | 27 March – 3 April 2012 | 32 | 321 | 10 | 3,619 | Central Region | [6] |
| 7 | 2016 | 2073 | Biratnagar | 23 – 30 December 2016 | 30 | 263 | 8 | 3,972 | Nepal Army | [7] |
| 8 | 2019 | 2076 | Nepalgunj | 10 – 25 April 2019 | 35 | 333 | 11 | 5,211[8] | Nepal Army | [9] |
| 9 | 2022 | 2079 | Gandaki | 14 – 20 October 2022 | 36 | 397 | 11 | 6,102[10] | Nepal Army | [11] |
| 10 | 2024 | 2081 | Karnali | 5 – 12 April 2025 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | [12] |
| 11 | 2026 | 2083 | Madhesh | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | [3] |
Events
Events in bold have taken place since the first tournament.[3]
Archery () 
Athletics () 
Football () 
Badminton () 
Volleyball () 
Chess () 
Kabaddi () 
Gymnastics () 
Table tennis () 
Cricket () 
Weightlifting () 
Handball () 
Boxing () 
Bodybuilding () 
Swimming () 
Field hockey ()
Tennis ()
Shooting ()
Taekwondo ()
Wrestling ()
Karate ()
Wushu ()
Kho kho ()
Arm wrestling () - ITF taekwondo
- Full contact karate
Basketball ()
Judo ()
Golf ()
Cue sports ()
Cycling ()
Squash ()
Soft tennis ()
Paragliding ()
Sepak takraw ()
Fencing ()
