Every Lap, Four Swimmers Chase Nepal's Second Para Medal
Summary
Four Nepali para swimmers are training for the Para Asian Games in pursuit of Nepal’s second-ever para medal. Their journey is marked by survival after landslides, electric shock, amputation and a road accident, while they continue without a dedicated pool or steady funding.
Key Points
- Four Nepali para swimmers are preparing for the Para Asian Games with hopes of winning Nepal’s second-ever para medal.
- The athletes include Srijana Sarki, Harkaman Gharti, Jenisha Kathayat and Member Singgi Syangbo, each overcoming a major disability-causing accident or injury.
- Coach Subash Shrestha says the team has talent but lacks a dedicated pool, stable funding and proper physiotherapy support.
- The story follows Nepal’s broader push for disability inclusion in sports after Palesha Goverdhan’s 2024 bronze in taekwondo.
