Nepal still searching for breakthrough at Aichi-Nagoya Asiad
Summary
Nepal continued to struggle at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games as athletes suffered defeats across karate, boxing, kabaddi, wushu, table tennis, soft tennis, swimming and volleyball. The delegation, which had targeted a double-digit medal haul, is still searching for its first breakthrough.
Key Points
- Nepali athletes suffered another disappointing day at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games across multiple disciplines.
- Karate, boxing, kabaddi and wushu all produced early exits or losses, while table tennis and volleyball also ended in defeat.
- Several athletes said there is a wide gap between Nepal and the top teams in terms of facilities and competition standards.
- Nepal is still waiting for a breakthrough despite entering the Games with hopes of a double-digit medal haul.
