Nepal Olympic Committee
| Country/Region | Nepal |
|---|---|
| Code | NEP |
| Created | 1962 |
| Recognized | 1963 |
| Continental Association | OCA |
| Headquarters | Satdobato, Lalitpur |
| President | Jeevan Ram Shrestha |
| Secretary General | Rajiv Shrestha |
| Website | www |
Nepal Olympic Committee (Nepali: नेपाल ओलम्पिक समिति; IOC code: NEP) is responsible for selecting athletes to represent Nepal at the Olympic Games, Asian Games and other international sports competitions, and managing Nepalese teams at these events.[1][2]
Since the establishment of the National Sports Council (Nepal) in 1959 and the Nepal Olympic Committee in 1962, Nepalese athletes made their Olympic Games debut at the 1964 Summer Olympics and their Paralympic Games debut at the 2004 Summer Paralympics. However, Nepal had not secured an official medal in either event—until taekwondo athlete Palesha Goverdhan made history by winning a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. This marked Nepal’s first-ever official medal in the Paralympic Games or Olympic Games, placing the country on the Paralympic medal tally for the very first time.[3][4] For this historic and remarkable achievement, Palesha Goverdhan was awarded रू65 lakh (US$48,000) by the Nepalese prime minister KP Oli on behalf of the Government of Nepal on 13 September 2024.[5]
National Sports Associations
National Sports Associations are categorized in two categories, i.e., Olympics sports and other recognized sports. The NOC's membership currently includes 27 National Sports Federations.
NOC Summer Olympic sports
NOC Winter Olympic sports
These all sports are under the Winter Games Association of Nepal.
| Sport | National Federation |
|---|---|
| Biathlon, Bobsleigh & Skeleton, Luge,curling & Snowboarding | Alpine Sports Federation Nepal |
| Ice hockey | Nepal Ice Hockey Association |
| Ice Skating | Nepal Skating & Skateboarding Association |
| Skiing | Nepal Ski Association |
NOC recognized sports
| Sport | National Federation |
|---|---|
| Air sports | Aviation Sports Association Nepal |
| Baseball & Softball | Nepal Baseball & Softball Association |
| Billard | Nepal Billiard, Snooker & Pool Association |
| Bowling | Nepal Bowling Association |
| Breakdancing | Nepal Breaking Dance |
| Bridge | Nepal Bridge Association |
| Billard | Nepal Billiard, Snooker And Pool Association |
| Chess | National Chess Federation |
| Dancesport | Dance Sports Association Nepal |
| Floorball | Nepal Floorball Federation |
| Karate | Nepal Karate Federation |
| Korfball | Korfball Federation of Nepal (KFN) |
| Mountain Sports | Mountain Sports Federation - Nepal |
| Mountaineering & Sport climbing | Mountaineering & Rock Climbing Sports Association |
| Muay Thai | Nepal Muay thai Association |
| Netball | Nepal Netball Association |
| Paragliding & Hang gliding | Nepal Paragliding Hang gliding Association |
| Sport climbing | Nepal Climbing Sport Association |
| Squash | Nepal Squash Racket Association |
| Surfing | Nepal National Surfing Association |
| Tug of War | Nepal National Tug of War Association |
| Underwater sports | Nepal Underwater Federation (NUF) |
| Woodball | Nepal Woodball Association |
| Wushu | Nepal Wushu Federation |
Others
| Sport | National Federation |
|---|---|
| Arm wrestling | Nepal Arms Wrestling Association |
| Auto Mobile | Nepal Auto Mobile Sports Association |
| Bodybuilding | Nepal Bodybuilding and Fitness Association |
| Dandi Biyo | Dandi-Biyo Association of Nepal |
| Darts | Nepal Darts Association |
| Esports | Esports Association of Nepal |
| Futsal | Nepal Futsal Association |
| Sports & Culture | Nepal Sports & Cultural Association |
| Elephant Polo | Nepal Elephant Game Association |
| Kabaddi | All Nepal Kabaddi Association |
| Kho Kho | Nepal Kho Kho Association |
| Kung-Fu | Nepal Kung-Fu Association |
| MMA | Mixed Martial Arts Association of Nepal |
| Pankration | Nepal Association of Pankration Athlima |
| Roll ball | Nepal Roll Ball Association |
| Sambo | Nepal Shambo Federation |
| Soft Tennis | Nepal Soft Tennis Association |
| Sepak takraw | Nepal Sepak takraw Association |
| Stick Sports | Nepal Stick Sports Association |
| Yoga | Nepal Sports Yoga Association |
| Zurkhaneh Sports | Nepal Zurkhaneh Sports Association |
Past office bearers
Presidents
Secretaries General
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See also
- Nepal at the Olympics
- National Sports Council (Nepal)
- National Games of Nepal
- Sports in Nepal
- Nepal Olympic Museum
- List of flag bearers for Nepal at the Olympics
- List of Olympians from Nepal
References
- ^ Kafle, Pusker (2018), The Rise of Sports Culture in Nepal and its Contribution in Promoting Social Solidarity: A Sociological Perspective (PDF), Department of Sociology, retrieved 2024-02-05
- ^ Nelson, Andrew (2009), "From 'Unmodern Sherpas' to Madhesi Cricketers: Towards a History of Nepali Sport", The International Journal of the History of Sport, 26 (12): 1823–1839, doi:10.1080/09523360903172416, retrieved 2024-02-05
- ^ "Palesha Goverdhan takes Nepali sports to a new high". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ "Palesha Goverdhan wins historic Paralympic bronze". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ "Government honours Paralympic bronze medallist Palesha Goverdhan with Rs6.5 million cash prize". The Kathmandu Post. 13 September 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
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