Nepal to host Asian badminton championship

Nepal Badminton Association willhost the Nepal Asian Satellite Badminton Championship in Kathmandu on June 7-11, the association said in Kathmandu Thursday.

"As many as 20 of 38 invited countries and regions have confirmed participation so far," it said in a press release.

Asian Badminton Confederation has announced a 5,000 US dollars contribution for the tournament and will also provide technical assistance to the Nepali authority to hold the competition, the press release added.