Paralympic Athletes Face Dreams and Pains
Summary
Nepal's para-athletes prepare diligently for the 5th Asian Para Games in Japan, facing physical and societal challenges due to inadequate support and infrastructure.
Key Points
- Nepalese para-athletes train intensively for the 5th Asian Para Games despite physical, societal, and infrastructural challenges.
- Athletes face difficulties with public transport, lack of respect, and insufficient budget and facilities.
- Only 3.5 million rupees allocated for para-sports compared to 11 crore rupees for able-bodied athletes.
- Successes like a para-taekwondo bronze at the Paris Paralympics demonstrate potential if proper support is provided.
