The National Games of Nepal 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.
Bagmati Province have dominated the games throughout their history, having won 7 of 10 the official editions.
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 2 1984 2040 Pokhara ? 19 124 14 2,507 Bagmati Zone 31986 2042 Birgunj ? 21 146 14 2,775 Bagmati Zone 4 1999 2055 Nepalgunj 22 – 28 March 1999 12 140 7 1,622 Central Region 5 2009 2065 Kathmandu 6–12 April 2009 34 281 9 4,713 Central Region 6 2012 2068 Dhangadhi and Mahendranagar 27 March – 3 April 2012 32 321 10 3,619 Central Region 7 2016 2073 Biratnagar 23 – 30 December 2016 30 263 8 3,972 Nepal Army 8 2019 2076 Nepalgunj 10 – 25 April 2019 35 333 11 5,211 Nepal Army 9 2022 2079 Gandaki 14 – 20 October 2022 36 397 11 6,102 Nepal Army 10 2024 2081 Karnali 5 – 12 April 2025 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 11 2026 2083 Madhesh TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
Events Events in bold have taken place since the first tournament.
ITF taekwondo Full contact karate
Previous events Bagh-chal Lok dohori Folk song Folk dance
See also Sports in Nepal Nepal Olympic Committee National Sports Council
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