Five Nepalese Honored by Olympic Council of Asia
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) presented special recognition awards, including certificates of appreciation, to four officials from the Nepal Olympic Committee and one sports journalist from Nepal during the 20th Asian Games.
Among those honored were Ramkrishna Shrestha, Secretary of the Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC); member Lakpa Chiring Lama; Executive Secretary Sujanlal Shrestha; IT and Communications Officer Ayush Joshi; and sports journalist Prajit Shakya of the Gorakhapatra Daily. Each received medals of honor along with certificates from the OCA.
These individuals were recognized for their unparalleled contributions to promoting and propagating the values of sportsmanship, unity, and participation associated with Asia’s largest multi-sport event. The 20th Asian Games were held from September 19 to October 4 in Aichi Nagoya, Japan, drawing approximately 17,000 athletes and officials from 45 countries.
Nepal participated with 135 athletes competing across 21 sports. During the Games, Nepal secured two bronze medals: Tenzing Sherpa in karate and the women’s kabaddi team.