Journalist Aryal to launch book tracing Nepal-Japan sporting ties in Nagoya
Summary
Sports journalist and author Nabin Aryal will launch his new book, Nepal-Japan Sports Relations, in Nagoya on September 18. The book traces how sporting ties between Nepal and Japan developed before formal diplomatic relations in 1956 and highlights Japan’s role in introducing and supporting several sports in Nepal.
Key Points
- Nabin Aryal’s new research-based book, Nepal-Japan Sports Relations, will be launched this Friday in Nagoya, Japan.
- The book examines how Nepal-Japan sporting ties began before formal diplomatic relations and grew from the First Asian Games in 1951.
- It highlights Japan’s role in introducing judo, karate and soft tennis to Nepal, along with support for volleyball, gymnastics and badminton.
- The launch will be held at Diyalo Restaurant in Aichi-Nagoya, with Japan set to host the 20th Asian Games there.
