Nepal Olympic Committee (Nepali: नेपाल ओलम्पिक समिति; IOC code: NEP) is responsible for selecting athletes to represent Nepal at the Olympic Games, Asian Games and other international sports competitions, and managing Nepalese teams at these events.[1][2]
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| Country/Region |  Nepal |
|---|---|
| Code | NEP |
| Created | 1962 |
| Recognized | 1963 |
| Continental Association | OCA |
| Headquarters | Satdobato, Lalitpur |
| President | Jeevan Ram Shrestha |
| Secretary General | Mr. Nilendra Raj Shrestha |
| Website | www |
NOC presidents
edit| S.No. | Name | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Prince Basundhara of Nepal | 1962 – 1967 |
| 2. | Kumar Khadga Bikram Shah | 1967 – 1977 |
| 3. | Sharad Chandra Shah | 1977 – 1988 |
| 4. | Indu Bahadur Shahi | 1989 – 1990 |
| 5. | Yudha Bikram Shah | 1991 – 1992 |
| 6. | Govinda Raj Joshi | 1992 – 1993 |
| 7. | Keshav Sthapit | 1993 – 1995 |
| 8. | Govinda Raj Joshi | 1995 – 1997 |
| 9. | Jeevan Ram Shrestha | 1997 – 1997 |
| 10. | Govinda Raj Joshi | 1997 – 1998 |
| 11. | Rukma Shumsher Rana | 1998 – 2006 |
| 12 | Dhruba Bahadur Pradhan | 2006 – 2015 |
| 13. | Jeevan Ram Shrestha | 2015 – |
NOC Secretary Generals
edit| S.No. | Name | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mohan Raj Joshi | 1962 – 1967 |
| 2. | Late Anoop Shamsher JBR | 1967 – 1984 |
| 3. | Kamal Thapa | 1984 – 1988 |
| 4. | Digamber Suwal | 1988 – 1989 |
| 5. | Raghu Raj Onta | 1989 – 1991 |
| 6. | Dinesh Koirala | 1991 – 1992 |
| 7. | Subarna Bdr. Chhetri | 1992 – 1993 |
| 8. | Raj Bahadur Singh | 1993 – 1995 |
| 9. | Shyam Bdr. K.C. | 1995 – 1995 |
| 10. | Dhruba Bahadur Pradhan | 1995 – 2006 |
| 11. | Jeevan Ram Shrestha | 2006 – 2015 |
| 12 | Lama Tendi Sherpa | 2015 – 2019 |
| 13. | Nailendra Raj Shrestha | 2019 – |
National Associations
editNational Sports Associations are categorized in two categories i.e. Olympics sports and other Recognized sports. The NOC's membership currently includes 27 National Sports Federations.
NOC Summer Olympic sports
edit| Sport | National Association |
|---|---|
| Aquatics | Nepal Swimming Association |
| Archery | Nepal Archery Association |
| Athletics | Nepal Athletics Association |
| Badminton | Nepal badminton Association |
| Basketball | Nepal Basketball Association |
| Boxing | Nepal Boxing Association |
| Canoeing | Nepal Rafting and Canoeing Association |
| Cycling | Nepal Cycling Association |
| Fencing | Nepal Fencing Association |
| Football | All Nepal Football Association |
| Golf | Nepal Golf Association |
| Gymnastics | Nepal Gymnastics Association |
| Handball | Nepal Handball Association |
| Hockey | Nepal Hockey Association |
| Judo | Nepal Judo Association |
| Kabaddi | Nepal Kabaddi Association |
| Karate | Nepal Karate Association |
| Shooting | Nepal Shooting Association |
| Ski | Nepal Ski Association |
| Table Tennis | All Nepal Table Tennis Association |
| Taekwondo | Nepal Taekwondo Association |
| Tennis | Nepal Tennis Association |
| Triathlon | Nepal Triathlon Association |
| Volleyball | Nepal Volleyball Association |
| Weightlifting | Nepal Weightlifting Association |
| Wrestling | Nepal Wrestling Association |
| Wushu | Nepal Wushu Federation |
NOC Winter Olympic sports
editThese all sports are under the Winter Games Association of Nepal.
| Sport | National Federation |
|---|---|
| Ice Hockey | Nepal Ice Hockey Association |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Kafle, Pusker (2018), The Rise of Sports Culture in Nepal and its Contribution in Promoting Social Solidarity: A Sociological Perspective (PDF), Department of Sociology, retrieved 2024-02-05
- ^ Nelson, Andrew (2009), "From 'Unmodern Sherpas' to Madhesi Cricketers: Towards a History of Nepali Sport", The International Journal of the History of Sport, 26 (12): 1823–1839, doi:10.1080/09523360903172416, retrieved 2024-02-05
External links
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