Sexual Harassment and Poor Infrastructure Plague Women Athletes in Nepal's Sports Sector
Summary
Women athletes in Nepal's Sudurpashchim Province face sexual harassment, poor infrastructure, and discrimination, with incidents of abuse and lack of facilities hindering their sports careers.
Key Points
- A taekwondo coach from Dhangadhi is accused of raping a 13-year-old female trainee, highlighting serious safety issues for women in Nepal's sports sector.
- Many promising female athletes in Sudurpashchim have abandoned their sports careers due to abuse, exploitation, and lack of complaint mechanisms.
- Dhangadhi Stadium lacks basic women-friendly infrastructure, including changing rooms and clean toilets, negatively impacting women athletes' health and dignity.
- Discrimination in salary and prize money between male and female athletes is prevalent, causing dissatisfaction and migration of talented female players.
