Daily Khabar

 Kathmandu, July 30 – Nepal will host the Global Qualifier for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed. The tournament will be held from January 12 to February 2, 2026. Ten teams will compete, and the top four will earn a place in the Women’s T20 World Cup, which will take place in England and Wales. This will be the biggest international cricket event ever held in Nepal. Bangladesh and Ireland have already secured their spots in the Qualifier as participants of the 2024 World Cup. From the Asia region, Thailand and Nepal have qualified, while the USA made it through from the Americas. Four more teams—two from Africa, two from Europe, and one from East Asia-Pacific—will join through regional qualifiers. The 10 teams will be split into two groups of five, followed by a Super Six stage and a Final. Match schedules will be announced later.

 When you hear “Toastmasters,” you probably think of speeches, stage presence, or the butterflies that come before public speaking. But one special day, the SAIM Toastmasters Club completely changed that image—with an event that mixed martial arts with public speaking in a truly unexpected way. SAIM Toastmasters Club from District 41, Division C, Area C3 organized a creative and energetic session called “Taekwondo Toastmasters.” The idea was simple yet powerful: combine the strength and discipline of Taekwondo with the confidence and communication skills of Toastmasters. Instead of the usual speeches and table topics, participants geared up for something different—Taekwondo basics, self-defense techniques, and fun-filled games. It was an exciting mix of movement, learning, and laughter that left everyone energized and inspired. Why Taekwondo? Many see Taekwondo as just a sport or a set of moves—but it’s much more. It teaches self-control, confidence, respect, and resilience—th...