Nowadays, the Nepali sports world is in an encouraging state because of women players. Female athletes are climbing many ladders of individual/group success. They are also entitled to great achievements. They are breaking the medal drought seen in international competitions.

The male dominance that is seen in all sports in the world is breaking in Nepal.  is This has not only inspired all the women who are connected with sports or not, it has also given a sense of pride to Nepalis as a whole. It has given me great joy. Success is possible because of the individual/collective passion, hard work and confidence of female athletes towards different sports. To spread the success rate and height further, the state policy should be player-friendly. 

The stories of minor success and glory associated with female athletes are decades old. Many people's faces light up even now when they mention the name of Taekwondo's Sangina Vaidya or Savita Rajbhandari. Sangina, who can be considered as the undisputed best player of Nepali sports, is the first Nepali player to be selected for the Olympics and the only player to win gold in the Asian level competition.

In the last decade, the participation of talented female athletes has been increasing. As a result, medal hanging around the neck is also increasing. For example, Karate's Erika Gurung won a silver medal in the 68 kg weight category of Kumute at the 2023 Asian Games. There the women's kabaddi team won a bronze medal. Although he has not won any medals in the Olympics yet, in the Paralympics, Taekwondo's Palesha Govardhan has opened an account for the 2024 edition. 

Because of the success and potential shown by women players, football and volleyball have become popular these days. Since it is a team game, every player's hard work should be appreciated. However, Khas Naam has gained additional appreciation, earned name, covered opportunities within and outside the country. Like, now Nepali national team captain and striker Savitra Bhandari is spending her golden time.

He is the first Nepali football player to play in Europe. Angela Tumbapo Subba has also played in Europe. Similarly, Rekha Paudel played for the Abu Dhabi Country Club in the UAE. Preeti Rai is also going to Jordan to play professional football. Women's volleyball is at the peak of popularity. It has won the 2019 and 2022 ABC Asian Senior Central Zones Championship.

Talented players like Salina Shrestha, Aruna Shahi and Usha Bhandari have strengthened the volleyball team. Women's cricket has also shown potential due to the excellent performance of players like Pooja Mahato, Indu Burma, Rubina Chhetri. Meera Rai, Rajpura Pachai and Santoshi Shrestha of athletics are characters of success and inspiration.  There are many

games, where women players have dedicated themselves with their indomitable courage and achieved success. They are dominating the field of sports, spreading light. It seems that women players and teams are the central part of Nepali sports world. Whatever it is, it's here. If something is happening, it's happening here. If something happens, it will happen here. From this, it is seen that the field of sports is a suitable destination for women with interest and talent. With the increasing scope of

opportunities, the foundation of economic-social advancement of women players has also become stronger. Not only in terms of individual/group opportunities, but to attract new players and inspire women from all walks of life, the discipline, patience, confidence and success-journey of female athletes is exemplary. In the male-dominated Nepali society, the individual success of female athletes has an additional meaning.

If the state's policies and priorities for the overall sports sector and especially the sports involving women players are put aside, there is no reason to be excited. First, players lack opportunities. Internal and external competition is extremely low. Players who do not get the opportunity to play outside should hone their skills through personal initiative.

Therefore, the government's attention should be focused on domestic and foreign competition. It not only keeps the player busy, but also makes the player feel better. Second, the state's investment in the sports sector is low. Individual players have no financial security. There is also a difference in wages. Therefore, it is difficult to keep the talented players who have barely reached the field.

National players have gone abroad for their livelihood, while the new talent is more difficult. Female athletes are in a multifaceted dilemma. There is a possibility that Nepalese players can make further progress if they have opportunities, facilities and financial security. Therefore, the state should increase its investment. It should be remembered that such investment is not only for women's sports or athletes but for women's empowerment.