23rd NSJF Pulsar Sports Award to Be Held on Bhadra 18: Golchha Group Continues as Title Sponsor
23rd July 2026, Kathmandu
The Nepal Sports Journalists Forum (NSJF) has officially announced the date for the NSJF Pulsar Sports Award 2083, an annual event recognizing outstanding achievements in Nepali sports.
23rd NSJF Pulsar Sports Award
At a press conference held in Kathmandu on Wednesday, the Forum announced that the 23rd edition of the awards will take place on Bhadra 18 (September 3, 2026) at The Blue Pavilion, Nepal Police Club.
On the occasion, NSJF also signed a sponsorship agreement with Golchha Group, which will continue as the title sponsor of the awards. The agreement was signed by NSJF President Niranjan Adhikari and Golchha Group Director Abhimanyu Golchha.
The two organizations had signed a five-year partnership agreement last year, and the collaboration is currently in its second year. This marks the 19th consecutive year that Golchha Group has partnered with the prestigious awards.
Speaking at the event, Abhimanyu Golchha, Director of Golchha Group, expressed his delight at continuing the long-standing partnership and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting the growth of Nepali sports.
“We are proud to continue our 19-year journey with the Nepal Sports Journalists Forum. Golchha Group remains committed to encouraging athletes, coaches, and individuals who contribute to the sports sector, while supporting the overall development of sports in Nepal. We are confident that, through our collaboration with NSJF, this award ceremony will become even more impactful and meaningful.”
NSJF President Niranjan Adhikari thanked Golchha Group for its continued support, stating that partnering with one of Nepal’s oldest and most respected business houses—known for its significant contributions to the country’s industrial, commercial, and economic development—has enabled the Forum to organize and sustain the awards in a more systematic and effective manner.
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NSJF General Secretary Anjan Khadka announced that awards will be presented in nine categories during the NSJF Pulsar Sports Award 2083. These include:
- Male Player of the Year
- Female Player of the Year
- Youth Player of the Year
- Coach of the Year
- People’s Choice Award
- Para Athlete Honor
- Special Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Asian Sports Journalist Award
Khadka also informed that the nominees for the Male Player of the Year, Female Player of the Year, Youth Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, and People’s Choice Award will be announced within the next few days. The NSJF Athlete Selection Committee has already begun the nomination process, with five nominees to be shortlisted in each category.
The winners of the Lifetime Achievement Award, Special Award, Para Athlete Honor, and Asian Sports Journalist Award will be announced on the day of the ceremony. As the People’s Choice Award is determined through public voting, its nominees will be announced shortly.
The winners of the Male Player of the Year, Female Player of the Year, Youth Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, and People’s Choice Award will each receive a Pulsar motorcycle. Winners and honorees in the remaining categories will receive NPR 100,000 each.
To ensure the successful organization of the event, NSJF has formed a Main Organizing Committee under the chairmanship of President Niranjan Adhikari, along with several subcommittees to oversee different aspects of the awards program.
At last year’s awards, cricketer Dipendra Singh Airee won the Male Player of the Year, karate athlete Erika Gurung was named Female Player of the Year, cricketer Pooja Mahato received the Youth Player of the Year award, and Para Taekwondo coach Kabiraj Negi Lama was recognized as Coach of the Year. Volleyball player Himal Sunari won the People’s Choice Award after receiving the highest number of public votes.
The Special Award was presented to Taekwondo coach Tulsi Kumar Gurung; Prabha Angdembe received the Para Athlete Honor, Bangladeshi sports journalist Rana Hasan was honored with the Asian Sports Journalist Award, and Khadga Ranabhat received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.
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