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Max Sports Summit 2026

New Leagues, New Investment, New Ambition

Discover the future of Nepal's sports at Max Sports Summit 2026! Join industry leaders, athletes & policymakers to discuss sports economy, investments, and governance. Highlights include a chat with cricket legend David Warner along with star cricketers. Be part of Nepal’s new sporting ambition!

Sessions
4
Speakers
19
Friday
6 Nov
Starts (NST)
2:00 PM

Overview

About the event

Xtreme Presents Max Sports Summit 2026, In Association with TCM Sports, an initiative of Kantipur Max, is envisioned as a distinguished national platform bringing together prominent policymakers, sports administrators, professional athletes, franchise owners, investors, and industry leaders to deliberate on the evolving landscape and future of sports in Nepal. Under the theme “New Leagues, New Investment, New Ambition,” the summit seeks to highlight the growing economic significance of Nepal's sporting sector while addressing critical priorities, including institutional governance, infrastructure development, athlete welfare, private-sector investment, and the expansion of professional sporting leagues. The event aims to facilitate meaningful dialogue among government authorities, sporting institutions, and key stakeholders, fostering collaboration towards a more structured, sustainable, and internationally competitive sporting ecosystem.

The summit will feature three thematic panel discussions: “Propelling Nepal's Sports Economic Future” “Cornerstone of the Game” and “Blueprint for Sports Governance” These sessions will provide a platform for meaningful exchanges on the commercial potential of professional sporting leagues, emerging investment opportunities, challenges faced by athletes, institutional accountability, and the policies required to strengthen Nepal's sports sector. Additionally, the programme will feature an exclusive combined session with international cricket star David Warner alongside standout players Bhim Sharki and Smit Patel, moderated by Anup Kaphle. This conversation will offer valuable insights into professional sporting excellence, the dynamics of franchise cricket, international experience, and the evolving global sports industry.

Beyond facilitating high-level dialogue, Max Sports Summit 2026 aims to contribute towards the formulation of actionable recommendations for strengthening sports governance, promoting athlete development, encouraging public-private partnerships, and unlocking new investment opportunities within Nepal's sporting sector. The summit seeks to establish a collaborative platform through which policymakers, sporting federations, private enterprises, and athletes can collectively identify practical measures to address existing challenges and support the long-term growth of Nepal's sports industry.

Through constructive discussions and strategic engagement, the summit aspires to encourage greater coordination between government institutions, sporting organisations, and the private sector while promoting a shared vision for the future of sports in Nepal. By bringing together diverse perspectives and fostering meaningful partnerships, Max Sports Summit 2026 seeks to contribute towards building a progressive, inclusive, economically sustainable, and internationally competitive sporting ecosystem in Nepal.

Programme

The agenda

4 sessions, in running order. Times are Nepal Standard Time.

  1. 01

    Session 1 · Panel discussion

    Propelling Nepal's Sports Economic Future

    ThemeSports Economy

    On the panel

    • Lokesh Sharma

      Lokesh Sharma

      Founder & Managing Director, TCM

    • Abhimanyu Golchha

      Abhimanyu Golchha

      Director, Golchha Group

    • Sachin Dhakal

      Sachin Dhakal

      Owner, Chitwan FC

    • Parash Luniya

      Parash Luniya

      Owner, Biratnagar Kings

    Moderated by

    • Somesh Verma

      Somesh Verma

      Media Relations Specialist

  2. 02

    Session 2 · Panel discussion

    Cornerstone of the Game

    ThemeSports Players

    On the panel

    • Karan KC

      International Cricketer, Nepal National Cricket Team

    • Manmati Bista

      National Kabaddi Player, Nepal

    • Niruta Thagunna

      National Volleyball Player, Nepal Women's National Volleyball Team

    • Bikram Lama

      Former National Footballer and President, ANFA Players Association

    Moderated by

    • Abhinav Joshi

      Sports Lead, Max Onn

  3. 03

    Session 3 · Panel discussion

    Blueprint for Sports Governance

    ThemeSports Administration

    On the panel

    • Monalisha Khamboo

      Member, National Sports Council (NSC)

    • Binod Das

      COO, Malaysia Cricket

    • Tanka Lal Ghising

      Former Member Secretary, National Sports Council (NSC)

    • Jitendra Bahadur Chand

      President, Nepal Volleyball Association (NVA)

    Moderated by

    • Binaya Jyoti Sapkota

      Journalist, Kantipur

  4. 04

    Session 4 · Fireside conversation

    Three Roads to Kirtipur: David Warner, Bhim Sharki & Smit Patel

    Speakers

    • David Warner

      Australian Former Cricketer, Kathmandu Gorkhas Player

    • Bhim Sarki

      Professional Nepalese cricketer, Nepal National Cricket Team

    • Smit Patel

      professional cricketer (Wicketkeeper-Batsman), USA Cricket (National Team)

    • Anup Kaphle

      Anup Kaphle

      Group Editorial Director, Kantipur Media Group (KMG)

Line-up

Speakers

Everyone on the programme, in order of appearance.

  • Lokesh Sharma

    Lokesh Sharma

    Founder & Managing Director, TCM

  • Abhimanyu Golchha

    Abhimanyu Golchha

    Director, Golchha Group

  • Sachin Dhakal

    Sachin Dhakal

    Owner, Chitwan FC

  • Parash Luniya

    Parash Luniya

    Owner, Biratnagar Kings

  • Somesh VermaModerator

    Somesh Verma

    Media Relations Specialist

  • Karan KC

    International Cricketer, Nepal National Cricket Team

  • Manmati Bista

    National Kabaddi Player, Nepal

  • Niruta Thagunna

    National Volleyball Player, Nepal Women's National Volleyball Team

  • Bikram Lama

    Former National Footballer and President, ANFA Players Association

  • Moderator

    Abhinav Joshi

    Sports Lead, Max Onn

  • Monalisha Khamboo

    Member, National Sports Council (NSC)

  • Binod Das

    COO, Malaysia Cricket

  • Tanka Lal Ghising

    Former Member Secretary, National Sports Council (NSC)

  • Jitendra Bahadur Chand

    President, Nepal Volleyball Association (NVA)

  • Moderator

    Binaya Jyoti Sapkota

    Journalist, Kantipur

  • David Warner

    Australian Former Cricketer, Kathmandu Gorkhas Player

  • Bhim Sarki

    Professional Nepalese cricketer, Nepal National Cricket Team

  • Smit Patel

    professional cricketer (Wicketkeeper-Batsman), USA Cricket (National Team)

  • Anup Kaphle

    Anup Kaphle

    Group Editorial Director, Kantipur Media Group (KMG)