Nepali Archery Team Finishes 20th Asian Games Without Medals Despite Performance Improvement
Summary
The Nepali archery team finished the 20th Asian Games without a medal despite showing clear improvement in performance. Coaches and players said stronger international competition, rainy conditions, and a lack of modern training and exposure held them back.
Key Points
- The Nepali archery team ended its 20th Asian Games campaign without medals despite improved individual performances.
- Coach Premprasad Pun said Nepal met the score needed for an Olympic wildcard, but the gap with world-class competition remains wide.
- Player Tilak Pun Magar said he reached his Olympic qualifying target, but the higher level of international rivals pushed down rankings.
- Gyanu Awale said rain and limited experience in wet conditions hurt scoring, and called for regular foreign exposure and special training.
