Nepal Hockey Association

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Nepal Hockey Association
नेपाल हक्की संघ
Nepal-Hockey-association.png
Official Logo of the NHA
Sport Field hockey
CategoryGames
Jurisdiction Flag of Nepal.svg National
AbbreviationNHA
Founded1954;71 years ago (1954)
Affiliation International Hockey Federation (FIH) [1]
Regional affiliation Asian Hockey Federation (AHF)
Headquarters Kathmandu, Nepal
PresidentAnil P. Sharma
SecretarySubarna Shrestha
Official website
nepalhockey.org
Flag of Nepal.svg

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.

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NHA is one of the oldest sport governing bodies in Nepal. The sport was really popular in the country (especially Kathmandu area) in 70s and 90s. In recent years the association has been committed to reaching new heights of the game in the country by introducing grassroot level programs in schools nationwide. [2]

Yearly, national-level tournaments for men and women are organized. [3]

On 22 April, 2024, Dhulikhel also allocated land for the construction of an international-level hockey stadium. [4] Bagmati Province Sports Development Council is preparing the DPR for the stadium's construction. Additionally, the site will consist of a training hall, fitness studio, and all other required facilities.

Competitions

Current title holders

CompetitionYearChampionsTitleNext edition
Senior (men's)
Men's National Hockey Championship 2025 Nepal Army Club National Hockey Champion 2026
Girija Prasad Koirala Memorial Men's Hockey Tournament2024 (5th Edition) Nepal Army Club National ChampionTBD
Senior (women's)
Women's National Hockey Championship 2025 [5] Nepal Army Club National Hockey Champion 2026
Sahana Pradhan Memorial Women's Hockey Tournament2024 (6th Edition) Nepal Army Club National ChampionTBD

References

  1. "Nepal Hockey Association". International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  2. "Nepal Hockey Association's special general assembly concluded" . Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  3. "Dhanusha hosting national-level women hockey tournament". Nepal News. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  4. "Dhulikhel Municipality allocates land for construction of int'l hockey stadium" . Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  5. "Nepal Army Club wins national women's hockey tournamentv" . Retrieved 6 May 2025.