Nepal Prepares for 20th Asian Games with 136 Athletes in 22 Sports
Summary
Nepal will send 136 athletes in 22 sports to the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, with many teams training in closed camps and several squads preparing abroad. The National Sports Council says the goal is double-digit medals, including gold, as government support and the delayed National Games remain major concerns.
Key Points
- Nepal has finalized a 136-athlete squad, including 80 men and 56 women, for 22 sports at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
- Several teams are training in Nepal and abroad, with wushu in China, table tennis in South Korea, wrestling and boxing in India, and cricket set for Australia.
- The government has allocated about Rs 112 million for the Asian Games and Rs 28 million for Mission-2026, but officials say support remains insufficient.
- Nepal’s main medal hopes are karate and women’s kabaddi, while the NSC is targeting double-digit medals, including gold.
