October 5, Kathmandu – To accelerate preparations for the 10th National Sports Competition, the main organizing committee has decided to delegate the responsibilities of event management, coordination, and preparation to the executive committee. The competition, set to be held in districts including Surkhet of Karnali Province, will be conducted in a grand, dignified, and organized manner, with the main organizing committee empowering the executive committee with the necessary authority.
The meeting held on Sunday at the auditorium of the Rangashala located in Birendranagar Municipality-8 resolved to include participation from 21 teams, comprising seven provincial teams, three departmental teams, three other teams, and relevant Nepalese sports associations. The competition will be held across 32 sporting disciplines. The meeting was chaired by Education and Sports Minister and National Sports Council Chairman Sasmita Pokharel, with Karnali Province Chief Minister Mangal Bahadur Shahi attending as the chief guest.
The meeting also adopted a proposal to express gratitude towards the federal government for its decision to host the 10th National Sports Competition. Appreciating the support, the main organizing committee acknowledged the government’s initiative to hold this biennial event in Karnali with the aim of identifying and nurturing local talent, and promoting the development and expansion of sports from the grassroots level.
In accordance with the provisions of the National Sports Competition Operational Directive, 2083 BS, the executive committee has been tasked with providing the necessary guidance related to preparation, management, and organization of the event. Responsibilities assigned to the executive committee include the formation and mobilization of various committees, managing the budget and expenses as per established standards, and overseeing the overall operation and management of the first phase of the National Sports Competition.
