Kathmandu, July 28
Nepal is sending 234 players to the 19th Asian Games due to be held in Hangzhou from September 23 to October 8.
According to the National Sports Council, Nepal is taking part in 29 games.
Tanka Lal Ghising, the member secretary of NSC said the country had increased the number of players as the athletes in the country needed exposure.
“We have received Rs 200 million to go take part in the games,” said Ghising.
Games –
Table Tennis – 6 (3 men, 3 women)
Wrestling – 4 (2 men, 2 women)
Tennis – 6 (3 men, 3 women)
Shooting – 2 women
Rafting and Canoeing – 1 man
Golf – 6 (4 men, 2 women)
Athletics – 8 (4 men, 4 women)
Badminton – 8 (4 men, 4 women)
Swimming – 4 (2 men, 2 women)
Judo – 8 (4 men, 4 women)
Triathalon – 4 (2 men, 2 women)
Squash – 6 (3 men, 3 women)
Boxing – 13 (7 men, 6 women)
Wushu – 12 (7 men, 5 women)
Karate – 8 (4 men, 4 women)
Taekwando – 11 (6 men, 5 women)
Archery – 4 (2 men, 2 women)
Cycling – 2 ( 1 man, 1 woman)
Fencing – 6 (3 men, 3 women)
Weightlifting – 4 (2 men, 2 women)
Dance sport – 1 man
Esports – 5 ( names to be finalised)
Women’s football – 22
Women’s Kabaddi – 12
Women’s Handball – 16
Men’s Rugby – 12
Men’s Cricket – 15
Women’s Basketball U-23 (3×3) – 4
Women’s Volleyball – 12
Men’s Volleyball – 12
