Kathmandu, Kartik 15 – Swimmers Arya Maharjan and Abhiv Pradhan have had the honor of carrying Nepal’s flag during the march-past at the opening ceremony of the Dakar Youth Olympics. Both athletes also represented Nepal at the recently concluded Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
This marks the first time an Olympic event is being held on African soil. The opening ceremony of the Dakar Youth Olympics took place in Dakar, Senegal, at midnight on Saturday, featuring a vibrant and spectacular program. A total of 204 nations—including Nepal—along with a Youth Refugee Olympic Team, participated in the march-past.
The Dakar Youth Olympics will run from October 31 to November 13. Nepal is set to compete in three sports: swimming, wushu, and judo.
Ramji Bahadur Shrestha, Deputy Secretary General of the Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC), is serving as the Chef de Mission for the Nepali team, while NOC Secretary Bhim Singh Gurung is present as an official. The swimming contingent includes coach Shankar Karki and athletes Abhiv and Arya. In wushu, athlete Rashmi Tamang will compete under the guidance of coach Lanam Lama. Shubhanan Timilsina will represent Nepal in judo. Approximately 2,650 young athletes are participating in the Dakar Youth Olympics, which features 25 competitive sports and 10 engagement-focused activities. The Dakar Youth Olympics will be held in three Senegalese cities: Dakar, Diamniadio, and Saly.
