Nepal Hockey Association
नेपाल हक्की संघ | |
Sport | Field hockey |
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Category | Games |
Jurisdiction | ![]() |
Abbreviation | NHA |
Founded | 1954 |
Affiliation | International Hockey Federation (FIH)[1] |
Regional affiliation | Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) |
Headquarters | Kathmandu, Nepal |
President | Anil P. Sharma |
Secretary | Subarna Shrestha |
Official website | |
nepalhockey | |
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Nepal Hockey Association plans, directs and conducts all the activities for both men's and women's field hockey in Nepal. It is registered under National Sports Council as the sole body responsible towards promoting the sport.
NHA is one of the oldest sport governing body in Nepal. The Sport was really popular in the country (especially Kathmandu area) in 70s and 90s. In recent years association is committed to again to get new hight of the game in Country by introducing grassroot level programs in Schools Nationwide.[2]
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Yearly Organized for Men's and Women's national level tournaments.[3]
On 22 April 2024 Dhulikhel also allocated land for the construction of international level Hockey Stadium.[4] Bagmati Province Sports Development Council is preparing the DPR for the construction of the Stadium. Also, the site will constist training Hall, Fitness Studio and other required all the facilities.
Major events
- Girija Prasad Koirala Memorial Men's Hockey Tournament
- Sahana Pradhan Memorial Women's Hockey Tournament
References
- ^ "Nepal Hockey Association". International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Nepal Hockey Association's special general assembly concluded". Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Dhanusha hosting national-level women hockey tournament". Nepal News. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Dhulikhel Municipality allocates land for construction of int'l hockey stadium". Retrieved 30 August 2024.