Nepal’s Asian Games star Sherpa criticises government for reward disparity
Summary
Tenzing Sherpa has criticized the government after receiving only half the expected cash reward for his Asian Games bronze medal, calling the rule unfair and disrespectful to athletes. He says he wants proper recognition for his achievement, not just money.
Key Points
- Tenzing Sherpa won Nepal’s first medal at the 20th Asian Games, a bronze in karate, and later received a government cash reward lower than expected.
- He says the amount was reduced because he did not compete through an official qualifier, a rule he считает unfair for sports without international qualifying rounds.
- Sherpa raised the issue on Facebook and said the government should provide proper recognition for athletes’ hard work and achievements.
- He appealed to the sports ministry, sports minister, NSC and prime minister to take a fair decision.
