Nepal government has honored Nepal national football team skipper, Kiran Chemjong with Prabal Jana Sewa Shree.

Home Ministry published the list in which football skipper Chemjong and cricket skipper Gyanendra Malla were listed for the awards among others.

The government decided to honor the players for their contribution to the nation.

Chemjong is currently in Doha with the team, preparing for upcoming SAFF Championship.

Maldives is hosting the event from October 1 in Male.