Nepal to Compete in Squash at Asian Games with Two Players
Summary
Nepal will send two squash players, Arahant Keshar Singh and Bipana Blon, to compete in the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The team sees the event as a chance to gain experience, measure its level against Asia’s top nations, and push the sport’s development at home.
Key Points
- Nepal will field Arahant Keshar Singh and Bipana Blon in squash at the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, competing in mixed doubles.
- Coach Hira Bahadur Thapa says the main goal is experience and exposure against strong Asian squash nations such as India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Japan.
- Nepal Squash and Rackets Association president Dhurba Bahadur Gurung says the sport is trying to grow despite limited budget and support.
- Bipana Blon says the team is training twice a day and hopes the Asian Games will help improve Nepal’s squash level.
