Rain could end Nepal’s Asian Games medal hopes
Summary
Rain in Nagoya could wash out Nepal’s Asian Games quarterfinal against Sri Lanka and end their medal hopes. Nepal coach Stuart Law said the team is prepared to play if conditions improve, while rain has already disrupted other quarterfinals in the tournament.
Key Points
- Continuous rain in Nagoya may force the cancellation of Nepal’s quarterfinal against Sri Lanka at the Asian Games.
- Nepal reached the last eight after beating Afghanistan, while their match against Japan ended in a rain-affected shared points result.
- Coach Stuart Law said Nepal cannot control the weather but remains optimistic and wants the team ready if play goes ahead.
- Rain has already cancelled other quarterfinals, and ranking rules allowed higher-ranked teams like India and Pakistan to advance.
