- Saturday, 17 October 2026
Kathmandu, Oct 17: Nepali national football team forward Bimal Gharti Magar has announced his retirement from professional football.
The announcement marks an end to a journey of the footballer that took him from the streets of Butwal to the international stage.
Taking to his social media account on Saturday, Gharti Magar reflected on the long and difficult road he travelled to represent the country.
The 28-year-old footballer expressed gratitude to the fans and well-wishers who supported him throughout his career.
The forward footballer also acknowledged the emotional weight of his decision, thanking everyone who had stood by him during his playing career.
”I am deeply emotional as I make this decision today. With a heartfelt thank you to everyone, I bring my football journey to an end here,” he announced.
Gharti Magar made his debut for Nepal’s senior national team in 2012 against Bangladesh. He went on to make 44 appearances for the national side, scoring nine goals in total. —
