Nepal organizes safety orientation for Asian Games participants

Athletes and officials from Nepal preparing for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan have undergone a comprehensive safety orientation program. Organized by the National Olympic Academy in coordination with the Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC), the event aimed to ensure a secure and respectful environment for all participants.

During the orientation, held at the NOC building, key principles of safety in sports were emphasized. Presentations covered the prevention of harassment and abuse, the protection of athletes' rights and welfare, and the shared responsibility among athletes, coaches, managers, and officials to foster a safe sporting atmosphere. Academy Director Sujan Lal Shrestha, along with members Pratibha Joshi and Dr. Pramila Thapa, led these sessions.

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We train for days like this. We sweat, we sacrifice and we push through the grueling hours so that when the call comes, we don’t hesitate. Well, that call has come.

Ramji Bahadur Shrestha, Joint Secretary General of the NOC, was appointed as Nepal's Safety Officer for the Asian Games. The program included separate sessions for athletes and officials from various sports, including swimming, badminton, archery, kabaddi, table tennis, judo, taekwondo, volleyball, boxing, and squash. The NOC plans to conduct similar sessions for the remaining sports to ensure all team members are well-versed in safety policies before their departure.

Olympic Academy Chairman Tej Bahadur Gurung highlighted the importance of the orientation, stressing the need for a safe and inclusive environment. The NOC stated that the program's core purpose is to thoroughly familiarize every member of Nepal's contingent with safety protocols and practices ahead of the major international competition.

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Trust your training, trust your faith, trust in your own abilities, trust your leadership and always look out for your wingman. Do your jobs with excellence, represent our island of Guam with honor and bring yourselves and each other home safely.