Nepal Women's Kabaddi Captain Manmati Bisht Reflects on Asian Games Bronze Medal
Summary
Nepal’s women’s kabaddi team won bronze at the 20th Asian Games in Japan, matching its result from the previous edition. Captain Manmati Bisht said the team was emotional after falling short of the final, but proud to have defended its medal.
Key Points
- Nepal’s women’s kabaddi team secured bronze at the 20th Asian Games in Japan for the second straight time.
- Captain Manmati Bisht said the team had hoped to reach the final, but India beat Nepal in the semifinals.
- Nepal beat Thailand in the quarterfinals, which Bisht said boosted the team’s confidence.
- Bisht said the squad overcame weak infrastructure at home and stayed focused on winning a medal.
