Nepal’s track and field athletes train for the Asian Para Games on their own terms
Summary
Nepal’s para athletes are training on their own for the 5th Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, without state sponsorship or proper facilities. The squad says resilience and self-belief are driving them despite financial hardship, injuries and years of neglect.
Key Points
- Seven Nepali para athletes are preparing for the 5th Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, through self-funded training at Dasharath Stadium and the Army Rehabilitation Centre.
- The athletes, including Prabha Angdembe, Shristi Dhewaju, Nawaraj Karki, Chet Narayan Khanal ‘Samir’, Himal Aryal, Raju Gurung and Mohan Roka, describe major personal hardships and little government support.
- Coach Bimala Rana Magar, a former Olympian, is training the squad voluntarily and says better resources could significantly improve their performance.
- The article highlights how the athletes reject a victim mindset and are motivated by sport, national pride and personal resilience.
