How Nepali para-swimmers are turning tragic negligence into a shot at Asian Para Games glory
Summary
Nepali para-swimmers Jenisha Kadayat, Harka Man Gharti, Member Singi Syangba and Srijana Sarki are training under challenging conditions to compete in the Asian Para Games in Japan, overcoming personal tragedies and a lack of state support.
Key Points
- Nepali para-swimmers Jenisha Kadayat, Harka Man Gharti, Member Singi Syangba, and Srijana Sarki are preparing to represent Nepal at the Asian Para Games in Japan.
- All three athletes sustained severe injuries due to accidents caused by negligence and have no legal or financial compensation.
- They train at an accessible pool in Boudha, Kathmandu, despite issues such as training facility accessibility and lack of government support.
- The Nepal Para Swimming Association, led by Saroj Shrestha, relies on private goodwill to support the swimmers’ training and hopes for better funding.
- These athletes emphasize swimming’s role in restoring physical health, mental strength, and self-esteem, alongside pursuing education and employment.
