For the first time in Nepal, a ‘Wheelchair Rugby Development Training 2026’ program has been initiated to enhance the development and skills of wheelchair rugby players. The three-day training, organized by the Wheelchair Rugby Federation Nepal, began at the Rakhap Covered Hall in Tripureshwor and includes 14 Nepali players. A five-member team led by American coach Michael Steve Curley will provide training on wheelchair handling, game skills, strategies, injury prevention, and rehabilitation. Kathmandu, October 14.
This international-level training program aims to develop wheelchair rugby and improve the capabilities of players in Nepal. Starting Tuesday at the National Sports Council (Rakhap) covered hall in Tripureshwor, the ‘Wheelchair Rugby Development Training 2026’ is organized in collaboration with the Wheelchair Rugby Federation Nepal, BIA Institute, and the Nepal Rugby Association. The training will run for three days, with sessions held daily from 2 PM to 5 PM, featuring 14 participants from across Nepal.
Leading the training is American wheelchair rugby coach Michael Steve Curley, who arrived in Nepal with a five-member team. The group includes spinal injury rehabilitation specialist Dr. Jeffrey Craig Berliner and American wheelchair rugby player Logan Dean Fuller. Nepalese coaches Krishna Thapa and Shriram Shrestha are also involved, along with international referee Prem Koirala. The Nepal Rugby Association has assisted with coach and referee management, according to the organizers.
The training will cover wheelchair handling, game skills, strategic planning, physical capacity development, injury prevention, health, and rehabilitation topics. This program is designed to strengthen the foundation of wheelchair rugby in Nepal, aiming not only to enhance players’ skills and abilities but also to support Nepali players in participating in regional and international competitions.
