Nepal’s Asian Games star Sherpa criticises government for reward disparity

Sherpa, a bronze medallist in the 20th Asian Games, voices deep disappointment over state reward rules while urging authorities to value the sweat and sacrifice of the athletes.

Tenzing Sherpa became Nepal’s lifeline during the 20 th Asian Games after securing the country’s first medal—a bronze in karate—on September 23. Three days later, women’s kabaddi also bagged another bronze. For a country that wanted to win medals in double figures, the contingent of 135 athletes from 21 sports could only win two.