The National Sports Council has lifted the suspension imposed on the leadership of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA). The decision to revoke the suspension came after ANFA officials, including the General Secretary, held discussions with the Minister of Education and Sports, Susmit Pokharel. The suspension had originally been imposed by the Council on March 24, based on Section 29(2) of the Sports Development Act, 2020.
May 15, Kathmandu – The National Sports Council (NSC) has officially lifted the suspension placed on ANFA’s leadership. The agreement to revoke the suspension was reached following a meeting on Friday between ANFA’s General Secretary and other officials with Education and Sports Minister Susmit Pokharel. ANFA spokesperson Suresh Shah confirmed that the suspension has been lifted unconditionally. “The suspension has been revoked without any conditions. We have informed FIFA about this development and will provide further details soon. Following the lifting of the suspension, the likelihood of the women’s team participating in the SAFF Women’s Championship has increased,” Shah stated. Prior to this, the NSC had repeatedly cited non-compliance with directives, which led to the suspension decision on March 24, based on Section 29(2) of the Sports Development Act, 2020.
