Judoka Bimal KC, taekwondo player Lokendra Acharya and archer Anita Gurung are the three Nepali players selected for the two-week program, which focuses on the development of society through the medium of sports.
The idea of a “Youth Leadership Program” was conceived in order to support youths by giving them access to theoretical and practical training needed to improve both their projects and their own professional progress, and by supporting them once they go back to their communities, reads a statement on the website of UN.
KC told Republica before leaving for South Korea on Monday that they were among 30 athletes from around the world to participate in the program.
“The aim of the program is social development through sports. After learning the basics of different games, we will have to ensure that children of our community get involved in sports and do not stray in the wrong direction,” said KC.
Birendra Ranjit, chief coach of Nepali judo, said KC was the only judo player selected among six who had applied for the training.
The 23-year-old athlete, who also holds a coaching license, said he was probably selected because the program focuses on youths and that he had an advantage over other applicants because of his coaching license.
“I topped the interview taken by Nepal Judo Association. The selection was done by the UNOSDP,” said KC during his farewell organized by judo coaches of Central Dojo at the Dasharath Stadium on Monday.
KC told Republica that all three of them were scheduled to leave for South Korea on the same flight on Monday afternoon.
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