Nishma Shrestha: Grabbing medals one after other, this lady inspires female cyclists in Nepal

Nishma Shrestha’s day starts by gazing at the gold medal she won at the Women’s Cycling Downhill event at the South Asian Games in 2019. For the 25-year-old, that is more than just a medal. It is a reminder of seven years of hard work and sacrifices along with greater things that are in store for her if she continues to work hard.

“It feels great to look at it early in the morning,” she says. “I feel proud of what I have achieved so far. I feel I have come a long way.”