The dream of a medal and that unforgettable tragedy
KATHMANDU: JULY 27 – When it comes to respect and discussion in the world, the name of the player comes up. There are many examples in Nepal of how players have dedicated their lives to the country. But rare success in the world is not possible with a little sacrifice and dedication. Winning a medal for years of hard work and dedication goes beyond the perimeter of the player and brings the whole country together and brings happiness to the face of the country at the same time.
In the midst of war-weary nations, famine-stricken minds, hopeless souls, that is, in the midst of despair, sports have been collecting unimaginable joys. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been representing the world in the Olympics in one form or another with the aim of maintaining unity among the world’s shortages.
The context is Nepal’s own. Even after five decades of Olympic participation, Nepal has not yet reached the brink of a medal. (At the 1924 Summer Olympics in Chamonix, France, Nepal’s Tejbir Budha was awarded a gold medal for climbing Mount Everest.)
Participation and ‘breaking national records’ have been major achievements of the Olympics. Nepal has been criticized for not preparing to win an Olympic medal. Which is also natural. – There is no need to wait for any Sunday to say that it is not the intention to bring medals in the Nepal Olympics, but also to pay the allowances to those who have access to them. What is even more surprising is that the Nepal Olympic Committee has never considered it necessary to break this order, despite all the criticism and controversy in the media. And the government, too, seems to be preoccupied with securing its own quota, rather than investigating it.
Nepal had made some efforts to win a medal in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics. But in the midst of that effort and hope, it turned into despair and Nepal is continuing the same past by becoming a ‘participant for participation again.
Expectations attached to judo
Judo was the sport that Nepal started dreaming of a medal in the Olympics by identifying athletes who could fly to the Olympic medal after the achievement of the South Asian Games. Phupu Lhamu Khatri, who gave gold to Nepal in the 12th SAGA, was identified as an Olympic medalist. Accordingly, she was provided with a scholarship for the necessary training in Japan to prepare for the Olympics. The arrangement was made with Phupu in the hope of winning a medal at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics.
But where all dreams come true. The dream of the Olympics was immediately postponed after Phupu dropped out of training. Unfortunately, she could not continue the practice and left the practice and returned to Nepal. Her decision led to her being banned, and her dream of an Olympic medal was dashed.
Opportunity for Olympic Solidarity
Judo player Phupu Lhamu Khatri had the opportunity to prepare for the Tokyo Olympics-2020 in Japan for 2 years and 3 months under the Olympic Solidarity Course. While there, Phupu was able to undergo preparatory training and study at the University of Law in Takaoka, Toyama, under the coordination of the Nepal Judo Association in coordination with the Nepal Olympic Committee.
With 2-3 months to go before the start of the big competition, the tradition of preparation has come to an end and the belief that medals can be expected only from the athletes who play in the Olympics and not through wild cards has gained strength. But, she could not judge her talent and the hope of the country.
From quitting practice to banning
While training in Japan to prepare for the Olympics, she returned home without informing the authorities, which led to her being banned by the Judo Association. At the initiative of the Nepal Olympic Committee, Phupu was arranged to train in Japan in preparation for the Tokyo Olympics. She returned to Nepal without informing the Japan Olympic Committee, the Nepal Olympic Committee and the Nepal Judo Association. She has been suspended from the Japan Olympics.
Due to the ban, she could not even participate in the eighth national game. She had been playing national competitions from the departmental team Army. Phupu had trained in Japan for 8 months. She explained that the living conditions in Japan were unfavourable and that she was suffering from mental stress, but that her ability to take advantage of the opportunity given to her by a genius was shattered and her immature decision cast doubt on the international training of other talented players.
