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2021: A mixed year for Nepal Football

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As always,I look back at  some of  the major stories and headlines that unfolded in Nepal football in 2021. Since the start of Covid pandemic in 2019, our lives have turned upside down and affected all industries, including sports in a big way. For almost two years,sporting events across the country had come to a grinding halt.As COVID eased up,competitive sports made its return globally in 2021 much to the relief of sports enthusiasts. However, as a precautionary measure spectators were barred from all venues and games were held behind closed doors. Domestic football in Nepal came back roaring to life.Postponed and canceled tournaments resumed across the country in a short period of time. Sharp decline of COVID cases finally paved the way for sports goers to return back  to stadiums and other venues. Despite lingering fear of COVID,football starved spectators packed sporting arenas to watch live action and support their respective teams. Amid pandemic,2021 was a mixed year on the pitc