Small Nepali contingent has big hopes in 20th Asian Games
Summary
A small Nepali contingent has arrived in Japan for the 20th Asian Games with hopes of winning medals in double figures and securing the country’s first-ever gold. Nepal has begun the competition with losses in women’s volleyball and soft tennis amid logistical concerns over housing and delegation management.
Key Points
- Nepal has sent 135 athletes to Nagoya for the 20th Asian Games, aiming for double-digit medals and its first Asian Games gold.
- The team has already suffered early defeats in women’s volleyball and soft tennis.
- Organizers have faced criticism over cruise-ship housing, temporary shelters, and cramped accommodation for delegations.
- Boxer Chandra Bahadur Thapa and kabaddi captain Manmati Bista will carry Nepal’s flag at the opening ceremony.
