Jeevan Ram Shrestha, President of the Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC), has bid farewell to the Nepali team heading to participate in the Dakar Youth Olympic Games, which will be held in Dakar, Senegal, from October 31 to November 13, 2026.
During the farewell ceremony held at the NOC building in Satdobato, President Shrestha congratulated the athletes on securing the opportunity to compete in an international event and urged them to make the most of this experience. He wished them success, encouraging them to demonstrate discipline, dedication, and sportsmanship, and to deliver an outstanding performance that would bring pride to the nation.
The event, hosted by NOC General Secretary Rajiv Shrestha, was attended by the athletes, coaches, and officials of the Nepali team participating in the Dakar Youth Olympics.
Nepal will compete in three sports at the games: swimming, Wushu, and judo.
The Nepali team includes swimming coach Shankar Karki, along with athletes Aviv Pradhan and Arya Maharjan. Additionally, Wushu coach Lanam Lama and athlete Rashmi Tamang, as well as judoka Shubhanan Timilsina, will participate in the competition.
Serving as team officials will be NOC Deputy General Secretary Ramji Bahadur Hona Shrestha and NOC Secretary Bhim Singh Gurung.
Also present at the farewell ceremony were NOC Vice-Presidents Ashok Ratna Bajracharya and Dhawa Gurung, member Lakpa Chhiring Lama, Honorary Vice-President Deepak Harsha Bajracharya, and General Assembly member Deepak Neupane. The Nepal Olympic Committee has extended its best wishes for the successful participation of the Nepali team, expressing confidence that the athletes representing Nepal on the international stage will deliver an outstanding performance and gain valuable experience.
