Nepal's Boxing Team Prepares for 20th Asian Games with Hopes of Ending Medal Drought
Summary
Nepal’s boxing team is training in Guwahati, India ahead of the 20th Asian Games in Japan, hoping to end a 16-year medal drought. Coach Deepak Maharjan and boxer Chandrabahadur Thapa are optimistic after long-term preparation and recent international progress.
Key Points
- Nepal’s boxers have not won an Asian Games medal since 2010, and the team is aiming to end that drought at the 20th edition in Japan.
- Seven Nepali boxers are training for 40 days at the National Center of Excellence under the Sports Authority of India in Guwahati, Assam.
- Coach Deepak Maharjan says long-term preparation, better facilities, and recent international success have boosted the team’s confidence.
- Chandrabahadur Thapa, the team’s top medal hope, believes the India training camp will improve experience and technical skills.
