By Sachit Subba • Off-Field • Aug 24, 2026 07:24 AM • 363 views
NAASA Securities has officially agreed to support Nepali athletes. The company has renewed its partnership with the Nepal Sports Journalists Forum for the 23rd presentation of the NSJF Pulsar Sports Award. The two organisations finalised the deal this week. As a result, NAASA Securities is recognised as the designated Stock Brokerage Partner for the highly anticipated event, which will take place on September 3.
Anjan Khadka, the General Secretary of NSJF, and Madan Paudyal, Chairman of NAASA Securities, signed the official documents in Kathmandu. This ensures vital corporate funding is available for an event that remains the highlight of the domestic sports calendar. Through this partnership, NAASA Securities shows its dedication to the domestic sporting sector. As a leader in the capital market, the company is lending considerable institutional support to a programme designed to recognise the nation's top athletes. The award show also recognises coaches and other hard-working sports professionals who work behind the scenes.
The Nepal Sports Journalists Forum is the country's main organisation for sports reporters. It holds its annual gala to promote the standards of sports journalism and give athletes the public acclaim they earn through tough contests.
The NSJF Pulsar Sports Award will acknowledge excellence in nine categories, presenting distinguished trophies for Best Male Player of the Year, Best Female Player of the Year, Youth Player of the Year, and Coach of the Year. The event will also include the Lifetime Achievement Award, a Special Award, the Para Athlete Honour, and the Asian Sports Journalist Award.
The People's Choice Award always sparks the most intense public discussion. The organisers have revealed the five athletes competing for the prize decided by the public this year. The shortlist spans five different sports.
Puja Rana earned her place on the list after a brilliant season in football. Rabindra Dhant, a mixed martial artist, represents the combat sports community in the voting group. Sher Malla, a cricketer, brings the large domestic cricket fanbase into the competition. Mina Sunar, a standout volleyball player, and Sanu Maya Thing, a karate specialist, complete the group of nominated elite athletes.
Voting is now live, and fans will decide the winner in the People's Choice category. The NSJF has opened several ways for the public to back their preferred stars. People can vote electronically via the Khalti digital wallet. The organisers are also tallying votes through the official Facebook pages of both the NSJF Pulsar Sports Award and Pulsar Nepal. The collaboration between major financial entities and sports journalism continues to raise the standard of athletic recognition in the country. The September ceremony promises to celebrate the dedication, raw physical talent, and competitive brilliance that defined the past year of sports.
