Nepal’s story in the pinnacle of sporting events, the Olympics has, through the years, been a rather tumultuous one. Since its first appearance in 1964, Nepal has only participated in the finals of the Olympics event in a limited number of events ranging from athletics, swimming to taekwondo.

However, Nepal’s cold streak in the biggest stage, seems to be coming to a swift end through Badminton! Two Nepali Badminton athletes, Prince Dahal and Rashila Maharjan, have received the Asia Olympic Project scholarship run by the World Badminton federation, this opportunity encapsulates a rigorous and long term training program with the end goal of improving their World Rankings in the Junior Division.