Opinion | Foul play
Summary
Nepali football is in crisis with the A Division League absent for over 1,000 days, players protesting unpaid wages, and inadequate support systems for athletes, calling for urgent structural reforms.
Key Points
- Nepal's A Division Football League has been inactive for over 1,000 days, severely impacting players' careers.
- Players have protested for wages and better conditions, including the Nepal Football Player Association padlocking the ANFA Complex.
- National footballer Sabitra Bhandari had to crowdfund for critical surgery, highlighting institutional neglect.
- Calls for reforms include enforcing a football calendar, financial transparency, player welfare funds, and improved nutrition and recovery facilities.
