Sports
Cricket and football are the two most popular sports in Nepalgunj. Most of the city's big sports tournaments are held in the city's football stadium and gymnasium, as well as, in the MP school-ground. An international cricket stadium is under construction. Nepalgunj has one of Nepal's best Women's cricket teams.
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