Elina Maharjan, a table tennis player, set an example by distributing cash prizes from the government to the poor. She donated prize money earned from the 13th South Asian Games to Corona-affected families. She won bronze medals in the women’s team event of the 12th and 13th South Asian Games.

She has been involved in social work at various times.

Under the Pulsar Outstanding Player Award given annually by the Nepal Sports Journalists Forum, the People’s Choice Award was given to the players based on the votes of sport fans. In the past, such awards were selected only on the basis of SMS voting, but this is the first time that coaches and sports journalists have been able to vote for a player. Table tennis player Elina Maharjan received the award this year.