Kathmandu, Sept. 17 -- Pesapallo made its foray into Nepal a little over two years ago. But in that short time, the game has established the country at an international level.

Nepal is now preparing to take part in 10th Pesapallo World Cup, to be held in Pune, India, from November 26 to 30 later this year. Thirteen players have been called up for a closed camp training in Bahundangi in Jhapa as part of their preparations for the World Cup. A coach from Finland has been training the team in the camp. Twelve countries including Nepal are taking part in the world cup.

"Pesapallo has established itself during a short span of time in Nepal," said Pesapallo Association Nepal President Paras Mani Dahal. "But due to government apathy, the expec...