Nepal recorded their first victory in the ongoing IHF Nations Women's Trophy 2026 Zone-2 tournament on Tuesday. The team secured a 24–18 win over Maldives during their second fixture of the international handball competition taking place in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Player Bimala Tamang was named Player of the Match for her contribution to the victory. Organised by the International Handball Federation (IHF), the regional tournament features national sides competing in Zone-2. Nepal had previously suffered a loss to host nation Bangladesh in their opening match of the competition. Following Tuesday's result, the team currently stands with one win and one defeat in the tournament. The national team is set to return to the court on Wednesday for their next fixture against India. Tournament matches are currently under way in the Bangladeshi capital as sides contend for position in the Zone-2 standings.
Nepal Secure Victory Over Maldives in IHF Nations Women's Trophy
The national team bounced back from an opening loss to defeat Maldives by 24–18 in Dhaka.
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In short
- Nepal beat Maldives 24–18 in their second IHF Nations Women's Trophy 2026 Zone-2 match in Dhaka.
- Bimala Tamang was named Player of the Match following Nepal's victory on Tuesday.
- Nepal lost their first game to hosts Bangladesh and are scheduled to play India on Wednesday.
From public sources and the WeNepal research team
https://wenepal.com/article/nepal-secure-victory-over-maldives-in-ihf-nations-women-s-trophy-20261019
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