Farewell to Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games participants
26 October, 2026
President of the Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC), Mr. Jeevan Ram Shrestha, bade farewell to the Nepali delegation participating in the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, scheduled to take place in Dakar, Senegal, from October 31 to November 13, 2026.
The farewell program was held at the NOC Building, Satdobato, and hosted by NOC Secretary General Mr. Rajiv Shrestha.
Addressing the participants, President Shrestha congratulated them on their selection for the prestigious international sporting event. He encouraged the athletes to make the most of this opportunity, demonstrate their best performances, and make the country proud through their dedication, discipline, and sportsmanship.
The Nepali delegation will participate in three sports: Swimming, Wushu, and Judo.
The participants are:
• Swimming: Mr. Shankar Karki (Coach), Mr. Aviv Pradhan (Athlete), and Ms. Aarya Maharjan (Athlete)
• Wushu: Mr. Lanam Lama (Coach) and Ms. Rashmi Tamang (Athlete)
• Judo: Mr. Shubhanan Timalsina (Athlete)
Deputy Secretary General of NOC Mr. Ramji Bahadur Hona Shrestha and Secretary of NOC Mr. Bhim Singh Gurung will serve as team officials.
NOC Vice Presidents Mr. Ashok Ratna Bajracharya and Mr. Dhawa Gurung, along with NOC Member Mr. Lhakpa Tsering Lama, Honorary VP Mr. Deepak Harsha Bajracharya, GA Member Mr. Dipak Neupane were also present at the farewell program.
Kelme Nepal sponsored the sports kits for the Nepali participants in the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
The Nepal Olympic Committee extended its best wishes to the entire delegation for a successful participation in the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games and expressed hope that the athletes would gain valuable international experience while representing Nepal with pride.
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Summer Youth Olympic Games, Dakar