Nepali Women Athletes Prioritize Asian Games Over Teej Festival
Summary
Nepali women athletes are spending Teej in training, security duty, and preparation for the Asian Games instead of joining the festival celebrations. For players like Anjila Tumbapo Subba, Navita Shrestha, Indu Burma, and Bipana Blon, representing Nepal and chasing medals comes before festivity.
Key Points
- Many Nepali women athletes are missing Teej celebrations because they are focused on training and preparations for the 20th Asian Games.
- Anjila Tumbapo Subba is spending Teej on training and security duty with the Armed Police Force in the Pashupatinath area.
- Navita Shrestha is training in a hotel and preparing to travel to Japan for the Asian Games, while Indu Burma is on duty at Armed Police Headquarters in Halchok.
- Bipana Blon says her main priority is the Asian Games, and the athletes view national duty and sports as more important than festival celebrations.
