Nepali Football in Australia - अस्ट्रेलियामा नेपाली भकुन्डो
Australia Ma Nepali Football is a podcast presented by SBS Nepali, exploring how Nepali migrants in Australia used football as a way to build friendships since the late 1990s. It looks at how weekly sports days became a source of community bonding, helping people reconnect with their homeland, language, and culture. The podcast also discusses how football has helped Nepali youths avoid drugs and gambling, and provided support to those who needed it.
Episodes
Argentina Superfan with a Nepali Flag: Himgyap Lama’s passion for games - 'यसको जागिर नै यही हो': गेमहरू हेर्न नै देश विदेश घुम्दा परिवारको प्रतिक्रिया
Argentina superfan Himgyap Lama’s passion for sport goes beyond football. From following Nepali football and cricket to keeping an eye on Australian sports, how closely does he follow the games? In this second part of the conversation with SBS Nepali, Lama shares his experiences, including travelling to watch Nepal play during the T20 World Cup. - फिफा विश्वकप सन् २०२६ चलिरहँदा नेपालीहरू बीच चर्चा
Argentina Superfan with a Nepali Flag: Himgyap Lama’s quest to see Messi up close - नेपालको झण्डा बोकेका अर्जेन्टिनाका फ्यान: हिमग्याप लामाको फुटबल प्रेम
Himgyap Lama is a passionate Argentina fan who followed every Argentina match during the World Cup, proudly supporting the team with the Nepali flag painted on his cheek. Based in the US, Lama travels to different countries to watch football and follow his favourite teams. In this first part of his conversation with SBS Nepali, he spoke about his love for Messi and Argentina, his World Cup experie
Will the 2030 FIFA World Cup have 64 teams? - ६४ देश समावेश हुन सक्ने फिफा विश्वकप २०३० मा के नेपाल पनि पुग्ला?
Six weeks, 104 matches. Countless unforgettable moments. From incredible underdog stories, to spectacular goals. And fierce debates over VAR, hydration breaks and whether expanding the tournament to 48 teams was the right move. There was plenty to celebrate, and plenty to argue about. When you look back on this World Cup, what will you remember the most? Tune in for this football season review on
Spain beats Lionel Messi's Argentina to win 2026 World Cup - स्पेनको पोल्टोमा खुसी र मेस्सीको आँसुका साथ सकिएको विश्वकप २०२६
Spain’s new generation defeated Argentina’s golden generation 1-0 to lift the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy. While the tournament has come to an end, it has delivered countless memorable moments that football fans will cherish for years. In the final episode of SBS Nepali’s World Cup discussion series, we look back at the tournament’s biggest highlights, from thrilling performances and emerging footb
Australian-Bhutanese brother-sister duo hoping to make it big in football - फुटबलमा नाम कमाउँदै नयाँ पुस्ताका अस्ट्रेलियन भुटानी
Spain and Argentina have advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, with France and England set to battle for third place. This tournament has also sparked discussions about VAR, offside decisions, controversial refereeing calls and hydration breaks. SBS Nepali caught up with 18-year-old referee Rojan Rimal and 15-year-old Community Premier League player Rowena Rimal on our radio program, broadcas
FIFA World Cup 2026: France v England, who will win third place? - विश्वकप २०२६: फ्रान्स र इङ्गल्यान्ड, कसले मार्ला बाजी?
After tournament favourites France and England both suffered semifinal defeats, the two sides will meet at Miami Stadium in Florida, USA, tomorrow morning to battle for third place. This is what Sydney-based Nepali sports analyst Sudin Pokharel predicts. - विश्वकप अवधिभर प्रमुख दाबेदारका रूपमा रहेका फ्रान्स र इङ्गल्यान्ड दुवैले सेमिफाइनलमा हार बेहोरेपछि, तेस्रो स्थानका लागि भोलि बिहान यी दुईबिच अम
Argentina stuns England to set up World Cup final against Spain - इङ्ग्ल्यान्डलाई स्तब्ध पार्दै अर्जेन्टिनाले पक्का गर्यो स्पेनसँगको फाइनल भिडन्त
On Day 35 of the FIFA World Cup, Argentina snatched a dramatic 2-1 win over England late on, with Lionel Messi working his magic to book a spot in the final against Spain. - अर्जेन्टिनाले खेलको अन्तिम समयमा नाटकीय रूपमा २–१ को जित निकाल्दै इङ्ग्ल्यान्डलाई स्तब्ध बनाएको छ। टोलीलाई विश्वकप फाइनलमा पुर्याउन लियोनल मेस्सीको असिस्ट निकै महत्त्वपूर्ण रह्यो। ३५औँ दिनको अपडेट सुन्नुहोस्, फिफा विश्वकप २०२
Nepali football club in Australia to crown NAWS Cup champion ahead of World Cup final - विश्वकप फाइनलअघि नै उठ्नेछ नवाज कपको ट्रफि, सिड्नीमा नेपाली समुदायको ‘मिनी वर्ल्ड कप’
As the FIFA World Cup captivates football fans worldwide, Sydney’s Nepali community is creating its own football excitement on the field. The final of the NAWS Cup, organised by the Nepali Australian Welfare Society (NAWS), will take place a day before the World Cup final. NAWS President Chiranjibi Tiwari spoke to SBS Nepali about the tournament, which has become known within the community as a 'm
World Cup Chat: Rise of a new superstar, golden boot race, and final predictions - विश्वकप कुराकानी: यमालको कमाल? गोल्डेन बुटको दौड र फाइनलमा पुग्ने टिमबारे अनुमान
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 reaches its decisive stages, fans are weighing in with their predictions and favourites. In this edition of World Cup chat, Sydney-based football enthusiast Bikash Tamang from Tamang Recreational Club and Canberra-based Friends Football Club president Sajjan Karki discuss the semi-final match-ups, thoughts on the rise of a new football star, the Golden Boot contenders, a
France and Spain set for blockbuster semi-final clash - विश्वकप २०२६ अपडेट: सेमिफाइनल भिडन्तका लागि फ्रान्स र स्पेन तयार
The World Cup semi-finals are here, with France and Spain set to reignite one of international football’s great rivalries. We take a closer look at the latest team news and hear from both camps ahead of tomorrow’s blockbuster. - विश्वकपको पहिलो सेमिफाइनलमा अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय फुटबलका दुई ठुला प्रतिद्वन्द्वीहरू फ्रान्स र स्पेन फेरि एक पटक आमनेसामने हुँदैछन्। आजको यो अपडेटमा हामी यी दुई टिमहरूबारेको पछि
Why is finding Nepali female footballers a ‘struggle’? - पर्थमा नेपाली महिला फुटबलर बढाउने प्रयास: खेलाडी पाउन ‘स्ट्रगल’ किन?
What is female football participation like within Australia's Nepali community? Listen to the second part of this football chat from SBS Nepali's radio program, broadcast live on Thursday, July 10 where Nepali United Football Club WA women's coordinator Jyoti Ghimire and Perth Nepali Mandir and Community Centre President and Bhasha Pathshala Recreational Club player Rajesh Budhathoki shared their
‘Messi and Ronaldo are like God!’: Bharat Khawas - ‘मेस्सी रोनाल्डो भन्या त भग्वान् जस्तै लाग्छ!’: भरत खवास
Bharat Khawas has represented the Nepali men's national team in FIFA World Cup qualifying matches, including the game against Jordan in 2011. While Nepal suffered a heavy 9–0 defeat away in Jordan, the team held one of Asia's football powerhouses to a 1–1 draw in the return leg at home, with Khawas scoring Nepal's goal. The 34-year-old forward has been with Tribhuvan Army Club since 2012, among ot
World Cup 2026 quarter-finals: Every team's score prediction for you - विश्वकप २०२६ क्वाटरफाइनल: सजिलो होला त अन्तिम चारसम्मको बाटो?
Who will make it to the final four at the FIFA World Cup 2026™? Listen to the first part of this football chat from SBS Nepali's radio program, broadcast live on Thursday, July 10 where Perth Nepali Mandir and Community Centre President and Bhasha Pathshala Recreational Club player Rajesh Budhathoki and Nepali United Football Club WA women's coordinator Jyoti Ghimire share their quarter-final pred
From Gambling Struggles to Hope: A Sydney club helping Nepali youths - खेलमार्फत परिवर्तन: सिड्नीको फुटबल क्लबले नेपाली युवालाई जुवाको लतबाट निस्कन दिएको साथ
As gambling addiction affects members of the Nepali community in Australia, Sagarmatha Football Club has become a place of support, belonging and hope. Founding member Labin Gurung says the club is using football as more than just a game; it is creating opportunities for people facing gambling-related challenges to reconnect, seek support, and rebuild their lives. - अस्ट्रेलियाको नेपाली समुदायमा ज
France and Morocco face off in a World Cup rematch for a semi-final spot - विश्वकप २०२६ अपडेट: विश्वकपमा फेरि आमनेसामने हुँदै फ्रान्स र मोरक्को, लक्ष्य सेमिफाइनल प्रवेश
The FIFA World Cup returns on Friday with a mouth-watering quarter-final between Les Bleus and Atlas Lions - a rematch of their Qatar 2022 semi-final. Will Morocco finally get its revenge, or will France go back-to-back? - फिफा विश्वकप शुक्रबार फ्रान्स र मोरक्कोबीच हुने रोमाञ्चक क्वार्टरफाइनलसँगै पुनः सुरु हुँदैछ। यो भेट सन् २०२२ को कतार विश्वकप सेमिफाइनलको पुनरावृति पनि हो। के मोरक्कोले यसपटक आफ्
The Last Dance: Could this be the final World Cup for Modrić, Ronaldo, Neymar and Messi? - अन्तिम विश्वकप? मोड्रिच, रोनाल्डो, नेयमार र मेस्सीको युगको अन्त्य नजिकिँदै?
For many football fans, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is more than a race for the trophy; it may also be the final opportunity to watch some of the game's greatest stars on the world's biggest stage. With age casting doubt over future World Cup appearances, supporters of Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modrić, Neymar and Lionel Messi are wondering whether this marks the end of an era. Former All Nepal Football
Spain and Belgium march into quarters as Ronaldo exits the World Cup - विश्वकप २०२६ अपडेट: स्पेन र बेल्जियम क्वार्टर फाइनलमा पुग्दै गर्दा प्रतियोगिताबाट बाहिरिए रोनाल्डो
On day 26 of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Belgium are through to the quarter-finals, while the World Cup dreams of cohosts the United States and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal came to a heartbreaking end. - फिफा विश्वकप २०२६ सम्बन्धी एसबीएस नेपालीको यो प्रस्तुतिमा, स्पेन र बेल्जियम क्वाटर फाइनलमा पुग्दै गर्दा भने सह-आयोजक अमेरिका र क्रिस्टियानो रोनाल्डोको पोर्चुगलको विश्वकप जित्ने सपना टुङ्गिएको लगायत प
Australia v Egypt World Cup score prediction - अस्ट्रेलिया-इजिप्ट: जित कसको?
Who will win the Round of 32 match between Australia and Egypt? Listen to the third part of this discussion from SBS Nepali's radio program, broadcast live on Thursday 2 July, where spoke with Canberra-based Nepal United Football Club coach and former Nepali national player Karna Limbu and Anshu Ale of Queensland NPL club Peninsula Powers FC. - अस्ट्रेलिया र इजिप्टबिचको निर्णायक खेलमा को बन्ला विज
Argentina v Cabo Verde score prediction - अर्जेन्टिना-काबो भर्डे: जित कसको?
Who will come out on top in the knockout clash between Argentina and Cape Verde? Listen to the second part of this discussion from SBS Nepali's radio program, broadcast live on Thursday 2 July, where we spoke with Canberra-based Nepal United Football Club coach and former Nepali national team player Karna Limbu and Anshu Ale of Queensland NPL club Peninsula Power FC discuss all things Messi. - अर्
Is Argentina's success resting solely on Messi? - के अर्जेन्टिनालाई मेस्सीले नै धानेका हुन् त?
The 2022 FIFA World Cup champions Argentina have remained unbeaten throughout the group stage this season. Lionel Messi has scored six of Argentina's eight goals so far, and in doing so, became the highest goalscorer in tournament's history. Is Messi the sole driving force behind Argentina's success? Listen to the first part of this discussion from SBS Nepali's radio program, broadcast live on Thu
‘कहिले पुग्ने हामी?’: मेस्सी, रोनाल्डो र एम्बापेले धानिदिनुपरेको नेपाली फुटबल प्रेमीको वर्ल्डकप रहर
सन् २०२६ को फिफा विश्वकपको रौनक नेपालमा पनि लागेको छ। के युवा के बुढा, सबैले विश्वकपको मजा लिइरहेका छन्। नेपाल संवाददाता प्रतिक्षा दुलालले विश्वकपको रमाइलो कस्तो छ त भनेर केही काठमाण्डूवासीहरूलाई सोध्दा, यस्तो थियो उहाँहरूको जवाफ!नोट: हामी तपाईँलाई जानकारी गराउन चाहन्छौँ कि यस कुराकानीमा व्यक्त गरिएका विचारहरू वक्ता स्वयम्का हुन् र यी विचारहरू प्रति एसबीएसको समर्थन वा विरोध छैन।फिफा विश्वकप २०२६
How to get into inclusive football in Australia - अस्ट्रेलिया बुझ्नुहोस्: फुटबल खेल्न कसरी सुरु गर्ने?
It’s no exaggeration when we hear that the FIFA World Cup is bringing the world together. After all, football is known as the world’s most popular sport. But football really begins on the suburban ovals and in the local clubs, with everyday players of all ages and abilities. Here’s how you can become one of them. - फिफा वर्ल्ड कपले संसारलाई एकै ठाउँमा ल्याउँछ भन्ने कुरा कुनै अतिशयोक्ति होइन किनकि
नेपाली फुटबल हस्तीका विश्वकप समूह चरणका अनुमान कत्तिको मिले? अब उपाधि कसले जित्ला?
फिफा विश्वकप सुरु हुनुभन्दा केही महिना अघि अस्ट्रेलिया भ्रमणका क्रममा नेपाली फुटबलका चर्चित व्यक्तित्व राजुकाजी शाक्यले समूह चरणका सम्भावित विजेता टोलीहरूको आफ्नो अनुमान एसबीएस नेपालीसँग साझा गरेका थिए। समूहहरूमा कतिपय राष्ट्रको टुङ्गो नलाग्दै गरेको उनको अनुमान प्रतियोगिताको समूह चरण पूरा भएपछि सही साबित भए? त्यसका लागि उनीसँग गरिएको विशेष कुराकानी सुन्नु पर्ने हुन्छ जहाँ उनले विश्वकप उपाधिको दाबे
‘रोनाल्डो मेरो आइडल...म पनि फुटबलर बन्छु’
तपाईँको फुटबल ‘आइडल’ को हो? फिफा विश्वकप २०२६ को प्रसङ्गलाई जारी राख्दै, मङ्गलवार, जुन ३० मा प्रत्यक्ष प्रसारण भएको एसबीएस नेपालीको रेडियो कार्यक्रममा फुटबलमा सक्रिय रहेका मेलबर्नका नेपाली भाषी दोस्रो पुस्ता - रिजर्भोयर युनाइटेड फुटबल क्लबबाट खेल्दै आएका रिदम रिजाल, पास्को भेल फुटबल क्लबकी रिया रिजाल र मिल पार्कबाट भिक्टोरियाको स्टेट थ्रीमा खेल्दै गरेकी रेन श्रेष्ठसँग गरिएको कुराकानीको दोस्रो भाग
विश्वकप राउन्ड अफ ३२: अस्ट्रेलियाका दोस्रो पुस्ताका नेपाली फुटबलरको ‘स्कोर’ अनुमान
फिफा विश्वकप २०२६ मा समूह चरणका खेलहरू सम्पन्न भई राउन्ड अफ ३२ ले रोमाञ्चक सुरुवात लिएको छ। मङ्गलवार, जुन ३० मा प्रत्यक्ष प्रसारण भएको एसबीएस नेपालीको रेडियो कार्यक्रममा प्रतियोगितामा पोर्चुगल, फ्रान्स, अर्जेन्टिना, काबो भर्डे लगायतका प्रदर्शनी र आउँदा खेलमा कति गोलले हारजित होला भन्ने विषयमा फुटबलमा सक्रिय रहेका मेलबर्नका नेपाली भाषी दोस्रो पुस्ता - रिजर्भोयर युनाइटेड फुटबल क्लबबाट खेल्दै आएका रि
विश्वकप २०२६ अपडेट: बाहिरिए जर्मनी र नेदरल्यान्ड्स
फिफा विश्वकप २०२६ सम्बन्धी एसबीएस नेपालीको यो प्रस्तुतिमा, जर्मनी र नेदरल्यान्ड्स जस्ता दुई दिग्गज टिमहरू पेनाल्टी सुटआउटबाट बाहिरिएको लगायत प्रतियोगिताको १९औँ दिनको अपडेट सुन्नुहोस्!फिफा विश्वकप २०२६ को हरेक पलका मजा उठाउनु होस् निःशुल्क, SBS र SBS On Demand मा। नेपाली भाषामा थप प्रस्तुतीहरूका लागि sbs.com.au/nepali जानुहोस्। हाम्रा थप अडियो प्रस्तुतिहरू पोडकास्टका रूपमा उपलब्ध छन्। यो नि:शुल्क स
अस्ट्रेलिया-पाराग्वे: जित कसको?
सकरूज समूहको चरणको आफ्नो अन्तिम खेलमा शुक्रवार पाराग्वे विरुद्ध मैदानमा उत्रँदै छ। खेलमा जित वा बराबरीले नकआउट चरणमा अस्ट्रेलियाको स्थान सुनिश्चित गर्ने छ। को बन्ला विजेता? बिहीवार, जुन २५ मा प्रत्यक्ष प्रसारण भएको एसबीएस नेपालीको रेडियो कार्यक्रममा अस्ट्रेलियाको यो निर्णायक खेल, मेस्सी र रोनाल्डोका विश्व कीर्तिमान लगायत विश्वकपबारे नेपालको राष्ट्रिय फुटबल टोलीका पूर्व खेलाडी जगजीत श्रेष्ठ, नेपाली
विश्वकप २०२६ अपडेट: ब्राजिल समूह ‘सी’ को शीर्ष स्थानमा, नकआउटका लागि नेयमार मैदानमा
विश्वकप इतिहासमा सर्वाधिक गोल गर्ने नयाँ खेलाडीको उदय र खराब मौसमका कारण यस प्रतियोगितामा पहिलो पटक खेल रोकिएको लगायत १२औँ दिनको अपडेट सुन्नुहोस्, फिफा विश्वकप २०२६ सम्बन्धी एसबीएस नेपालीको यो प्रस्तुतिमा।फिफा विश्वकप २०२६ को हरेक पलका मजा उठाउनु होस् निःशुल्क, SBS र SBS On Demand मा। नेपाली भाषामा थप प्रस्तुतीहरूका लागि sbs.com.au/nepali जानुहोस्। हाम्रा थप अडियो प्रस्तुतिहरू पोडकास्टका रूपमा उपल
ब्राजिल, अर्जेन्टिना र पोर्चुगलका फ्यान एकै ठाउँमा भेटिदा
फिफा विश्वकप २०२६ मा तपाईँ आफ्नो टिम र मनपर्ने खेलाडीलाई कत्तिको जोडतोडले समर्थन गरिरहनुभएको छ? सामुदायिक फुटबलमा सक्रिय तीन नेपालीभाषी फुटबल प्रेमीहरूले ब्राजिल, अर्जेन्टिना र पोर्चुगललाई आफ्नो रोजाइको टोलीका रूपमा समर्थन गरेका छन्। एसबीएस नेपालीको विश्वकपसम्बन्धी प्रत्यक्ष रेडियो कार्यक्रममा पूर्व नेपाली राष्ट्रिय फुटबल टोलीका कप्तान सागर थापा, एलिस स्प्रिङ्ग्सका विकास गौचन र सिड्नीका वैकुण्ठ ता
Messi sets all-time World Cup scoring record - विश्वकप २०२६ अपडेट: मेस्सीले बनाए विश्वकपमा सर्वाधिक गोलको नयाँ कीर्तिमान
A new all-time leading World Cup goalscorer was crowned, while storms caused the tournament’s first match delay. This is your wrap of Day 12 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. - विश्वकप इतिहासमा सर्वाधिक गोल गर्ने नयाँ खेलाडीको उदय र खराब मौसमका कारण यस प्रतियोगितामा पहिलो पटक खेल रोकिएको लगायत १२औँ दिनको अपडेट सुन्नुहोस्, फिफा विश्वकप २०२६ सम्बन्धी एसबीएस नेपालीको यो प्रस्तुतिमा।Stream all 104 matches o
World Cup fever hits young Nepali-Australian footballers in Sydney - विश्वकपको रङ्गमा साना फुटबलर: कसको समर्थन गर्दै छन् अस्ट्रेलियाका नेपाली मूलका बालबालिका?
The excitement of the FIFA World Cup isn't just captivating adults — it's winning over children, too. At a football ground in south-west Sydney, a group of young players shared their passion for the beautiful game and proudly revealed the teams they're cheering for at the World Cup. From backing football powerhouses to naming their favourite stars, these children of Nepali background in Australia
Group B: Who will top the group? Raju Kaji Shrestha predicts - समुह बी: कसले जित्ला? अनुमान राजुकाजी शाक्यको
Welcome to FIFA World Cup predictions. Nepali football legend Raju Kaji Shakya has shared his assessment of which teams from Group B might advance to the knockout stage. The group includes host nation Canada, along with Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Qatar. Shakya had earlier stated during his visit to Australia a few months before the World Cup began that, although Canada appears strong
How the 'beautiful game' brings about beautiful change - फुटबलको सहाराबाट समुदाय विकास गर्ने अस्ट्रेलियाका नेपाली र अन्य आप्रवासीहरूको कथा
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is now underway, and football is once again at the centre of attention around the world. But away from the big lights and global headlines, there are people using football in quieter, powerful ways to build community and drive social cohesion. - फिफा विश्वकप २०२६ सुरु भए सँगै संसारभर नै माहौल अहिले फुटबलमय बनेको छ। तर यस्तो रौनक अनि संसारै हल्लाउने हेडलाइन भन्दा टाढा बसेर प
SBS Nepali World Cup Discussion: Argentina and Spain backed as title contenders - विश्वकप चर्चा: अर्जेन्टिना र स्पेनको टक्कर जीत कसको होला
Darwin Hearts Football Club founder Hem Bahadur Pun and Australian Nepalese Football Association President Vijay Raut join SBS Nepali to discuss their FIFA World Cup predictions. While both place Australia as their top pick, the discussion became a friendly contest as Raut backed Argentina and Pun supported Spain. Listen to their insights, analysis and expectations for the tournament. - डार्विनका
World Cup Shock: Spain held by debutants Cabo Verde - विश्वकप २०२६ अपडेट: पहिलो पटक प्रतिस्पर्धामा उत्रिएको काबो भर्डेले बराबरीमा रोक्यो स्पेनलाई
The first major upset of the FIFA World Cup has arrived, with tournament favourites Spain denied victory by debutants Cabo Verde. Incredibly, all four matches on Day 5 ended in draws - the first time this has happened at a World Cup in 68 years. Welcome to the World Cup Daily Update. - उपाधिको दाबेदार मानिएको स्पेनलाई पहिलो पटक विश्वकप खेलिरहेको काबो भर्डेले बराबरीमा रोकेर सबैलाई अचम्ममा पारिदिएको
Inside the World Cup: VAR decisions, dynamic ticket pricing and the human rights debate - फिफा विश्व कप २०२६: महँगो टिकटदेखि ‘अफसाइड’ पत्ता लगाउने एआईसम्मका विवाद
This FIFA World Cup 2026™ is set to be the most technological advanced tournament ever staged - with AI and VAR expected to take over some of the biggest talking points. Join your host Haylena Krishnamoorthy for this episode of World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast, as she discusses the controversies we can expect to hear about ahead of the World Cup. Will the advancement of AI transform Video Assista
Group A: Who will top the group? Raju Kaji Shrestha predicts - समुह ए: कसले जित्ला? अनुमान राजुकाजी शाक्यको
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ officially begins with host nation Mexico taking centre stage in the tournament’s opening match. The first game will be played on Friday 12 June at 5 AM AEST, where Mexico will face South Africa. The second Group A clash will follow later the same day at 12 PM between South Korea and Czechia. As the tournament begins with these Group A fixtures, Nepal’s football figure Raj
FIFA World Cup fever builds among Nepali football fans in Sydney - अस्ट्रेलियाका नेपालीको विश्वकप उत्साह
The excitement is building for the FIFA World Cup, and that energy is strongly felt within the Nepali-speaking football community in Sydney. In a conversation, passionate community players shared their anticipation, love for the game, and what the tournament means to them beyond just football. Sameer Ghimire spoke with Aryan Shrestha, Madan Dyaurali, Samrat Kuinkel, Sudip Bidari, and Sushant Koira
Yeti FC connecting Nepalis in Melbourne for 25 years - मेलबर्नका नेपालीलाई २५ वर्षदेखि मैदान भित्र र बाहिरबाट जोड्ने प्रयासमा रहेको यती फुटबल क्लब
Melbourne-based Nepali soccer club Yeti FC is celebrating its Silver Jubilee in 2026. Sajjan Sharma, the club’s President, spoke to SBS Nepali about the club’s journey, which began in 2001. He says, despite various challenges, Yeti FC has been at the forefront of building community connections and enhancing social cohesion in Australia through its on-field and off-field programs. - मेलबर्नमा स्थाप
Raju Kaji Shakya: Football in Australia's Nepali community and secret of long black hair! - राजुकाजी शाक्य: अस्ट्रेलियाका नेपालीमाझ फुटबल र लामो कालो कपालको रहस्य!
Nepali footballer and former captain of the Nepali national team, Raju Kaji Shakya was recently in Australia. SBS Nepali spoke with the soccer legend about the sport, while he also spilled the beans on the secret behind his long black hair and well-maintained physique. - अस्ट्रेलियामा नेपाली फुटबलको अवलोकन गर्दै नेपालको पूर्व राष्ट्रिय टोलीका कप्तान तथा पूर्व प्रशिक्षक राजुकाजी शाक्यले हालै आफ्नो
Samba ‘craze’ in Australia: ‘I chose to play here because of Nepali football fans!’ - अस्ट्रेलियामा साम्बाको ‘क्रेज’: ‘फ्यानहरू प्रति आभारी छु!’
Nepali women's national football team captain Sabitra Bhandari is currently down under for the ongoing women's A-League competition. An attacker for New Zealand's Wellington Phoenix, Bhandari, who is popularly known as “Samba” is the first Nepali footballer to play in an A-League. Following the match against Melbourne City FC in their home ground on Sunday, December 7, SBS Nepali spoke to Bhandari
अस्ट्रेलियाका बालबालिकाहरूलाई ‘सकर’ सिकाउन लागिपरेका एक पूर्व नेपाली राष्ट्रिय फुटबल खेलाडी
नेपालको राष्ट्रिय फुटबल टोलिका पूर्व खेलाडी र अस्ट्रेलियामा पनि खेलमा सक्रिय रहँदै आएका जगजीत श्रेष्ठले मेलबर्न, क्यानबरा र एडिलेडमा बालबालिकाहरूलाई फुटबल तालिम दिँदै आएका छन्। विशेष गरी विद्यालय बिदाको समयमा बच्चाहरूलाई ‘ट्रेनिङ’ दिने आफ्नो योजना वर्ष भर नै निरन्तरता दिने लक्ष्य रहेको उनको भनाइ छ। पछिल्लो समय साउथ अस्ट्रेलियाको पारा हिल्स नाइट्स क्लबबाट नेसनल प्रिमियर लीग खेल्दै आएका श्रेष्ठसँग ए
NAWS Cup 2025: Macarthur takes the title as St. George wins open age category - नवाज कप सन् २०२५: ओपन एज तर्फ सेन्ट जोर्ज नेप्लिज, भेट्रनतर्फ मकारथर विजयी
Nepali Australian Welfare Society (NAWS) Cup’s 26th edition recently concluded in Sydney. We spoke to NAWS President Chiran Tiwari, who says the competition and involvement in competitive soccer as a whole have been a good distraction for Nepali international students from falling into bad habits. - नेप्लिज अस्ट्रेलियन वेलफेयर सोसाइटी (नवाज) आयोजित फुटबल प्रतियोगिताको २६ औँ संस्करणको अन्तर्गत आइतब
‘निकै राम्रो टिम वर्क’: सकरूजको विश्वकप यात्रा बारे राजु मानन्धरको विश्लेषण
सन् २०२६ मा हुन गइरहेको फिफा विश्वकपको नयाँ संस्करणका लागि अस्ट्रेलिया छनौट भएको छ। जापान र साउदी अरेबियालाई हराएपछि विश्वकपका लागि अस्ट्रेलियाले स्थान पक्का बनाएको हो। यसै सन्दर्भमा अखिल नेपाल फुटबल सङ्घ (एन्फा)का पूर्व कोषाध्यक्ष एवम् नेपालका पूर्व राष्ट्रिय खेलाडी तथा टिम म्यानेजर राजु मानन्धरसँग एसबीएस नेपालीले गरेको कुराकानी सुन्नुहोस्। हामीसँगको कुराकानीमा उनले जापानलाई १६ वर्ष पछि हराउन सफल
'I felt like I won a World Cup when I played in Nepal's jersey!' - 'नेपालको जर्सी लगाएर ग्राउन्डमा छिर्दा वर्ल्ड कप जितेको जस्तो लाग्यो!'
The Nepali men's and women's teams competed in the Victorian Cup of Nations 2024 organised by Football Victoria in June. The tournament featured players from over 20 diverse backgrounds. The organiser and players spoke to SBS Nepali about the positive impact of sports on the Nepali community and the challenges faced in women's football. - भिक्टोरियामा सम्पन्न भएको भिक्टोरियन कप अफ नेसन्स २०२४ मा २
Why don't a lot of young Nepali women play soccer in Australia? - अस्ट्रेलियामा थुप्रै नेपाली केटीहरूले किन फुटबल खेल्दैनन्?
Sports enthusiasts are excited as FIFA Women's World Cup begins in Australia and New Zealand. Australia scored a 1-0 against Ireland in the opening match at Stadium Australia in Sydney. Listen to our conversation with Melbourne-based Nepali footballer Rojina Tamang as she talks about the Matildas' performance and female football participation in Australia's Nepali community. - महिला विश्वकप फुटबल
"Let's talk about sports other than football in our Nepali community" - फुटबलसँगै अन्य खेलमा पनि उत्तिकै सक्रिय नेपाली समुदाय
In this final episode of "Australia ma Bhakundo" we spoke to Prerana Malla who shared her basketball journey with us both from Nepal and Australia. We then spoke to 15-year-old Yangchi Lama from Melbourne, who has played Taekwondo in the National levels in Australia. - अस्ट्रेलियामा नेपाली भकुन्डोको छैटौँ भागमा फुटबल बाहेकका अन्य खेलकुद गतिविधिमा नेपाली समुदायको उपस्थितिका बारेमा हामीले कुरा गरेका
How Nepali community members looking after their physical and mental health through sports - शारीरिक र मानसिक तन्दुरुस्तीका लागि फुटबल
In this episode of ‘Nepali football in Australia’ Nepali community members have shared their experience on how regularly participating in sporting helps build mental and physical wellbeing. - शारीरिक र मानसिक विकासका लागि पनि नियमित रूपमा व्यायामको आवश्यकता पर्दछ। तर सबैसँग व्यायामका लागि समय नहुन सक्छ, तर सामुदायिक गतिविधिमा संलग्न हुँदै गर्दा वा साथीभाइसँगको भेटघाटमा पनि शरीर र मस्तिष्कलाई फाइदा
This is how Nepali Community Football clubs are helping overcome social issues - 'भाइचारा र हातेमालो': खेलको माध्यमबाट नेपाली सामुदायिक फुटबल टोलीले समाजमा पुर्याएको योगदान
In this 4th episode of "Nepali football in Australia" we spoke to Gum Bahadur Gurung from Sagarmatha Football Club in Sydney where he shared how his club is helping newly arrived students to overcome gambling and other mental health issues. - अस्ट्रेलियामा नेपाली फुटबलको चौथो भागमा हामीले खेलका माध्यमबाट नेपाली समुदायका सदस्यहरूले कसरी एकले अर्कालाई सहयोग पुर्याइरहेका छन् भन्ने बारेमा चर्चा गरेका
"See us kick some goals": Nepali women's experience in Football participation in Australia - अस्ट्रेलियामा फुटबल खेल्ने नेपाली लगायतका महिलाहरूलाई सोधिने प्रश्न
In this third episode of "Nepali Football in Australia" we talk about few Nepali women's experience of playing football in Australia and Nepal. Despite men taking most of the limelight in Football in Nepali community, these women are asking for change. - घर, परिवार अनि कामको व्यस्तताका बीच नेपाली समुदायका महिला सदस्यहरूले फुटबलका लागि समय निकाल्न कत्तिको सजिलो छ त? मिस अर्थ नेपाल समेत भइसकेकी अनुप
हिम्मत नहार्ने दोस्रो पुस्ता: कसरी नेपाली समुदायका अभिभावकहरू आफ्ना सन्तान मार्फत फुटबल सपना पुरा गर्दै छन्?
अस्ट्रेलियामा नेपाली भकुन्डो पोड्कास्टको दोस्रो भागमा यहाँ हुर्किरहेका दोस्रो पुस्ताका बालबालिका र किशोर किशोरीहरूले कसरी फुटबलमा व्यावसायिक बन्नका लागि यात्रा तय गरिरहेका छन् भनेर चर्चा गरिएको छ।
How did it start: The History of football for Nepali community members living in Australia - 'ट्याक्सी क्लब' देखि लाहुरेका छोराछोरीसम्म; नेपाली समुदायको फुटबल इतिहास
In this first episode of “Nepali Football in Australia,” we talk about some challenges encountered by Nepali community members to start up community-based football in Australia back in the late 90s. And despite the challenges, for some of the players, how playing at the park led them to professional football grounds. - अस्ट्रेलियामा फुटबलको पहिलो भागमा सामुदायिक खेल गतिविधिमा नेपाली सदस्यहरू प्रवे
Nepali Football in Australia - अस्ट्रेलियामा नेपाली भकुन्डो
Australia Ma Nepali Football is a podcast presented to you by SBS Nepali. This podcast will explore how Nepali migrants relied on a football, a popular community sport, to develop friendships during late 90s, and has continued to become a source of comradery and community bonding. - “अस्ट्रेलियामा नेपाली भकुन्डो” एसबीएसको नेपाली भाषामा उपलब्ध पोडकास्ट श्रृङ्खला हो। यसमा हामी नेपालबाट अस्ट्रेलिया आ
