Thank you Palesha!

Palesha Goverdhan is returning home from the Paris Paralympics with a bronze medal—the highest honor ever achieved by a Nepali athlete in international sports. With this remarkable achievement, she becomes the first Nepali to win a medal at an Olympic-level event.

In a short time, Palesha has become a household name across the country. From homes and offices to tea shops, restaurants, and bus stops, her name is on everyone’s lips. We are united in pride for what she has accomplished, celebrating her success as if it were our own.

In a nation as diverse as Nepal, where we are often divided by language, culture, and politics, sports emerge as a powerful force that transcends these barriers. While languages, festivals, and political ideologies may create lines of "yours" and "theirs," sports are different—they unite us all on a common platform. Recently, we’ve seen this unity in full display, with people cheering enthusiastically for our men’s cricket team and women’s volleyball team, even when many knew little about the games. It wasn’t just about the sport; it was about feeling that we are part of something bigger, something shared.

Palesha’s achievement resonates deeply because she represents the triumph of not just an individual, but an entire nation. She has made us all proud, reminding us of our collective strength and potential.

Thank you, Palesha, for making history and for giving Nepal a reason to celebrate!