Strong sporting foundations key to producing champions, say athletes
Summary
Athletes at the Max Sports Summit called for stronger sports infrastructure, better training, and more regular competitions to help Nepal produce consistent international champions. They said weak foundations, limited exposure, and poor institutional support are holding back kabaddi, volleyball, cricket, and football development.
Key Points
- Athletes urged greater investment in sports infrastructure, training, education, and regular competitions to build sustained success for Nepal.
- Manamati Bista said Nepali women kabaddi players still lack basic infrastructure and support, despite winning bronze at the Asian Games.
- Niruta Thagunna said volleyball players need more friendly matches and longer preparation to compete at the international level.
- Karan KC and Bikram Lama said the NPL and stronger domestic leagues, sports education, and long-term planning are essential for developing Nepali sports.
