23rd NSJF Pulsar Sports Award set for September 3

By A Staff Reporter, Kathmandu, July 23: The 23rd edition of the NSJF Pulsar Sports Award will take place on September 3, the Nepal Sports Journalists Forum (NSJF) announced at a press conference on Wednesday.

The NSJF has renewed its partnership with main sponsor Golchha Group, marking the conglomerate's 19th consecutive year of association with the event, following a five-year agreement signed last year.

NSJF President Niranjan Adhikari and Golchha Group Director Abhimanyu Golchha signed the agreement. Expressing pride in the long-standing collaboration, Director Golchha reiterated the group's commitment to supporting Nepali sports.

"We are proud to be associated with the NSJF for 19 consecutive years," Golchha said. "Our relationship with the forum extends beyond a simple partnership, and we wish them every success for the event."

President Adhikari thanked the Golchha Group, noting that their sustained support has been vital in ensuring the event's continuity and smooth organisation.

The 23rd edition will feature awards across nine categories: 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 Honour, Special Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Asian Sports Journalist Award.

Nominations for Player of the Year (Male, Female, Youth), Coach of the Year, and People’s Choice categories will be announced in the coming days, with the People's Choice nominees unveiled early to accommodate public voting, informed NSJF General Secretary Anjan Khadka. Winners of the Lifetime Achievement, Special, Para-Athlete, and Asian Sports Journalist awards will be announced on the day of the ceremony.

Winners in the Male, Female, Youth, Coach, and People’s Choice categories will each receive a Pulsar motorcycle, while winners of the remaining categories will be awarded Rs 100,000 each.