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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.

Kathmandu University (KU) has launched a large-scale inter-college sports tournament titled ‘KU Running Shield-2082’, marking a return to organized university-level sporting events after more than a decade. The tournament began on April 18 at the university’s central campus in Dhulikhel and aims to promote extracurricular engagement as part of the university’s broader commitment to student development beyond academics.

Although this is the first edition of the KU Running Shield in its current format, it builds upon KU’s earlier tradition of hosting major sports festivals, says the organizer. The event includes participants from all seven of KU’s constituent schools and 12 affiliated colleges, competing in a range of sports. The competition features track and field events such as the 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters, 800 meters, 5,000 meters, long jump, high jump, and shot put, alongside team sports like football, cricket, volleyball, and basketball. Indoor games such as table tennis, badminton, and chess are also part of the tournament. All events are organized for both male and female participants, ensuring inclusive participation.

The points table remains competitive, with the Kathmandu University School of Law currently in the lead, followed closely by the School of Medical Sciences. Several key finals are yet to take place, and the overall outcome of the tournament remains open.

“There is optimism that the tournament will become an annual event, contributing to the university’s goals of promoting teamwork, physical fitness, and leadership skills among students,” says the organizer. Krishna Sundar Thapa, Associate Director of the Student Welfare Directorate, highlighted the tournament’s importance in providing a platform for holistic student growth, noting that the participation of both constituent schools and affiliated colleges, as well as the inclusion of gender-inclusive events, reflects KU’s aim to foster a dynamic and balanced university experience.

Brazilian football legend Roberto Carlos called on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar on Wednesday.

Renowned football player Carlos is currently in Nepal to attend the ongoing Nepal Super League (NSL) third season football championship underway at Dashrath Stadium as a special guest.

On the occasion, PM Oli welcomed the football star Carlos and said that his visit to Nepal inspired the players and youths here.

Stating that Nepal and Brazil enjoyed a cordial diplomatic relation, the PM stressed on exchange of learning in the sports sector between the two countries. The Prime Minister urged the Brazilian former player to visit Nepal again with an itinerary of enjoying mountain flight and jungle safari.

In response, Carlos expressed gratitude for the hospitality accorded to him in Nepal and said he was pleased to meet with Nepal's Prime Minister, youths and athletes.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest left-backs in football history, Carlos made his senior debut for Brazil in 1992. He earned over 120 caps for the national team and was instrumental in Brazil’s 2002 FIFA World Cup victory in South Korea and Japan.

Carlos spent most of his club career at Real Madrid, where he played from 1996 to 2007. During his time with the Spanish giants, he won four La Liga titles and three UEFA Champions League trophies.

Paris St Germain had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Nantes on Tuesday, keeping the Ligue 1 champions on course to become the first team to go unbeaten through an entire season in the French top flight, Reuters reported.

The stalemate stretched PSG's unbeaten away league run to 39 matches, beating the long-standing record across Europe's top five leagues set by AC Milan between 1991 and 1993.

"It's important to talk about this record and the players from that era. We are at Milan's level. We're talking about the record for unbeaten away games," PSG coach Luis Enrique said, according to Reuters.