Nepal’s Target should be on Olympics medal : Vice President Pun
Kathmandu: Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun has said that Nepal should create a medal target situation in the Olympics. Speaking at the main event of Olympic Day 2021 organized by the Nepal Olympic Committee, he stressed on the need for the Nepali sports sector to plan accordingly. He also pointed out, the need for a review of the performance of Nepali athletes in the Olympics so far. Pointing to the reason for organizing the event on Wednesday, he addressed, ‘This is a great day for the world sports sector. The history of the Olympics is the height of human civilization as a whole.’ During the program, Vice President Pun and Chairman of the Committee Jiwan Ram Shrestha jointly hoisted the flag of the International Olympic Committee. A group of Olympic athletes led by Olympian Mukunda Shrestha also handed over the Olympic torch to Pun, who participated in the program as the chief guest. The program is organized by the Nepal Olympic Committee and coordinated by Sports for All Commission. Commission Chairman Bishnu Gopal Shrestha highlighted the importance of Olympic Deco on the occasion. Similarly, Secretary at the Ministry of Youth and Sports Kedar Neupane congratulated all the athletes on the occasion of Olympic Day and said that high performance is expected for the country. Speaking on the occasion, Committee Chairman Jeevan Ram Shrestha said that sports would have a...
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