The Nepali women’s kabaddi team returned home on April 29 after winning the bronze medal at the 6th Asian Beach Games. The team was greeted at Tribhuvan International Airport by Youth and Sports Minister Sasmita Pokharel, National Sports Council Member-Secretary Ramcharitra Mehta, and other dignitaries.
Competing in Group B, Nepal remained unbeaten in the group stage, defeating Chinese Taipei, Thailand, and Bangladesh to advance as group winners to the semifinals. In the semifinals, Nepal was defeated by Sri Lanka, which left them securing the bronze medal position.
The games were held in Sanya, China, from April 23 to 27 as part of the Asian Beach Games. The Nepali team’s strong performance marked a significant achievement in the tournament.
The squad included captain Manmati Bist, vice-captain Anuja Kulung Rai, Ravina Chaudhary, Sirjana Tharu, Mina Nepali, and Nanumaya Parajuli. The team was coached by Ratiya Rajvanshi. Also returning with the team was Arvind Kumar Jha, General Secretary of the All Nepal Kabaddi Association.
Previously, at the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China, the women’s kabaddi team also won a bronze medal. Except for Mina Nepali and Nanumaya Parajuli, who participated in both events, four other players from that earlier squad were part of the current team.
