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The KU Running Shield 2082, a national-level intercollege sports tournament hosted by Kathmandu University, is progressing toward its conclusion with wide participation and competitive matchups. Taking place at the 28 Kilo grounds in Dhulikhel, the event has brought together students from over 28 colleges across Nepal, along with athletes from India and Sri Lanka.

According to the latest medal tally, the Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS) currently leads the competition with nine gold medals, bolstered by recent wins in boys’ volleyball and girls’ cricket. The School of Law (KUSOL) is in second place with seven gold medals, maintaining their position with a victory in the girls’ football final.

Among the notable performances, Ishan Pandey, a member of the Nepal Green squad, scored a century in a match against KU Engineering, contributing to KUSMS’s success in cricket.

Prabesh Guragain, Media and Promotions Lead of the event, said the tournament has seen participation from national-level athletes and international teams, calling it one of the most extensive university sports events to date. Aayush Chaudhary, Event Management Lead, emphasized the effort involved in organizing the event and acknowledged the contributions of the various teams involved.

Indoor events such as badminton, table tennis, and chess have concluded, while the final day on Friday, will include the cricket and football finals followed by the medal distribution ceremony. The event is expected to conclude with a formal closing ceremony, potentially attended by national sports figures.

That’s all Liverpool needs to secure a record-tying 20th English top-flight title after second-place Arsenal drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Wednesday, Associated Press reported.

Arne Slot’s runaway leaders can take care of business on Sunday by avoiding defeat to Tottenham in what is set to be a big party at Anfield. A draw or a win would ensure Liverpool cannot be caught by Arsenal with four more rounds remaining and therefore clinches a second title in five years, tying with fierce rival Manchester United on No. 20 overall.

Becoming the champion in 2020 ended the storied club’s 30-year title drought but Liverpool’s players couldn’t celebrate in front of their fans because of restrictions during the pandemic.

They’ll try to make up for it this weekend.

Arsenal twice squandered the lead at Emirates Stadium, with Jean-Philippe Mateta taking advantage of a defensive error by William Saliba to score Palace’s second equalizer in the 83rd and leave Arsenal 12 points behind Liverpool, according to Associated Press.

AC Milan hasn’t achieved much this season — except when playing city rival Inter Milan, Associated Press reported.

Milan ruined Inter’s bid for a treble and advanced to the Italian Cup final with a 3-0 derby win Wednesday courtesy of two goals from Luka Jovic.

It was Milan’s third win over Inter this season, having also beaten the Nerazzurri in the Italian Super Cup final in January.

“It was a very important game for us. As you know we are not that good in Serie A. We had to show the quality today. We had to show the character,” Jovic said. “And we showed it and we are going to Rome.”

And if Milan can win another trophy, coach Sergio Conceicao might have a chance at keeping his job — despite the seven-time European champion sitting ninth in Serie A, according to Associated Press.

Winning the Italian Cup — which carries a Europa League berth — could be Milan’s only route to a spot in continental play for next season.

Real Madrid kept pace with Spanish league leader Barcelona on Wednesday with a 1-0 win at Getafe ahead of the rivals’ meeting in the Copa del Rey final, Associated Press reported.

Arda Güler scored a first-half goal for Madrid, which moved back within four points of Barcelona. The Catalan club edged Mallorca 1-0 on Tuesday.

Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti used many reserves ahead of Saturday’s Copa final in Seville. Brazil forward Endrick made his first Spanish league start with the club, and Vinícius Júnior was substituted in the second half. Jude Bellingham came off the bench in the second half.

Midfielder Eduardo Camavinga had to be replaced because of an apparent muscle injury in the final minutes and is doubtful to be available for Saturday’s final. He had entered the match at halftime to replace defender David Alaba, who also is doubtful because of a muscle ailment, according to Associated Press.