From passion to profession: Bridging gap for Nepal's aspiring athletes

Kathmandu & Biratnagar, May 5: During the central selection of U-13 footballers, the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) received over 700 boys from seven provinces. After a four-day selection process at the Lalitpur-based Chyasal Stadium in April, 75 boys and 25 girls were selected to be trained at ANFA Academies in Dharan, Sisneri and Butwal with all costs – education, food and lodging – covered by the football’s governing body.