Nepali tennis players gain valuable experience at Asiad
Summary
Nepali tennis players suffered early exits at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi but said the tough matches against world-class opponents offered valuable experience. Runners Santoshi Shrestha and Purna Neupane also missed out in the women's 5000m events.
Key Points
- Shivali Gurung and Swastika Bista lost 6-0, 6-0 to Japan’s Momoka Kobori and Ayana Shimizu in the women’s doubles.
- Pradeep Khadka and Abhisek Bastola’s men’s doubles match against India was postponed because of rain, after they had reached the second round with a win over Mongolia.
- Khadka and Bastola said the Asian Games provided crucial exposure and highlighted the need for better domestic training facilities in Nepal.
- Santoshi Shrestha and Purna Neupane were unable to make progress in the women’s 5000m races at the Asian Games.
