The Armed Police Force Club (APF Club) is one of Nepal’s top multi-sports organizations, best known for its achievements in football, cricket, volleyball, and athletics. Operated under the Armed Police Force of Nepal, APF Club is a departmental team committed to promoting national pride, physical fitness, and sporting talent across the country.

Overview

• Full Name: Armed Police Force Club

• Established: 2001

• Headquarters: Halchowk, Kathmandu, Nepal

• Affiliation: Armed Police Force of Nepal

• Sports Disciplines: Football, Cricket, Volleyball, Athletics, Judo, Boxing, and more

• Club Motto: “Discipline, Strength, and Unity through Sport”

 APF Club in Cricket

The APF Men’s and Women’s Cricket Teams are among the strongest in Nepal’s domestic cricket structure.

Achievements

• Men’s Cricket:

  • Champions of the Prime Minister Cup and National One-Day Tournament multiple times

  • Home to several national team players, including Sharad Vesawkar, Subash Khakurel, and Pradeep Airee

• Women’s Cricket:

  • Dominant in Women’s National League

  • Produced top stars like Rubina Chhetry (Nepal women’s team captain) and Indu Barma

Training and Infrastructure

• Operates from APF Cricket Ground in Halchowk

• Access to full-time coaches, fitness trainers, and administrative support

 APF Club in Football

The APF Football Team competes in the Martyr’s Memorial A-Division League, Nepal’s top-tier domestic football league.

Football Highlights

• Regular mid-table contender in the A-Division League

• Known for structured, defensively solid football

• Produces players who are disciplined and tactically sound

Notable Footballers

• Rabin Shrestha – Former national team full-back

• Hem Tamang – Reliable goalkeeper

• Strong youth recruitment from across Nepal’s provinces

 APF Club in Volleyball

APF’s Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Teams are powerhouses in national tournaments.

• Winners of National Volleyball Championships

• Represent Nepal in international police and armed forces games

• Known for height, athleticism, and precision blocking

 Athletics and Multi-Sport Excellence

• APF athletes routinely win medals in track and field, boxing, judo, and karate at the National Games

• Hosts annual sports meets to recruit and train future Olympians

• Competes in South Asian Games and other international armed forces tournaments

 Role in National Sports Development

• APF Club is a major recruiter of talented athletes, offering stable government jobs, training, and career development

• Works closely with the National Sports Council and sports federations

• Key contributor to Nepal’s national teams across multiple disciplines

Fanbase and Culture

Though departmental in nature, APF Club has a loyal following due to:

• Its consistent presence in national championships

• Representation of law enforcement discipline and national service

• Support from armed forces families and sports fans who admire their structured play

Trivia

• APF Club was established just months after the formation of the Armed Police Force in 2001.

• It is the only club in Nepal to be consistently competitive in all three major sports: cricket, football, and volleyball.

• The club’s slogan reflects its dual commitment to national service and athletic excellence.