Members of the sports sector, alongside governing bodies, have pledged financial assistance to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund.
Nepali men’s cricket team captain Sandeep Lamichhane announced the donation of a month’s salary to the relief fund and appealed to others to contribute.
Additionally, Lamichhane pledged to donate Rs 1,500 for every wicket taken, as well as for every four and six hit by Nepal during the ongoing ACC Premier Cup in Malaysia. He also dedicated Nepal’s opening match to the victims.
Former national cricket captain Rohit Paudel contributed
Former national cricket captain Rohit Paudel contributed a day’s revenue from his café, 17 Beans, while mixed martial arts fighter Rabindra Dhant appealed for international aid immediately after qualifying for the Road to UFC final.
Financial contributions also came from national women’s football players Anjila Subba and Preeti Rai, who donated Rs 40,444 and Rs 35,000 respectively.
Former national men’s football team captain and goalkeeper Kiran Chemjong delivered essential supplies, including food, clothing, and blankets, directly to survivors. Among sporting bodies, the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) pledged Rs 3 million to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund.
The tragedy hit close to home for CAN,
The tragedy hit close to home for CAN, which mourned the loss of Nuwakot Cricket Association Secretary Karan Khatiwada, who died in the floods.
The Nepal Volleyball Association contributed Rs 500,000, while organizers of the upcoming Nepal Volleyball League announced that all gate receipts from the tournament’s opening day on 4 September would be directed to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund.
Other sports organizations and clubs also chipped in. Nepal Premier League franchise Kathmandu Gorkhas deposited Rs 1.5 million, while New Road Team (NRT) donated Rs 151,000.
Pokhara-based Sahara Club raised Rs 150,642, comprising
Pokhara-based Sahara Club raised Rs 150,642, comprising a Rs 50,000 club contribution and donations from members, and the Nepal International Taekwondo Federation contributed Rs 100,000. National wrestler Suresh Chunara donated Rs 11,000.
Members of the Nepalese Taekwondo Academy traveled to holding centers in Battar and Devighat of flood-hit district Nuwakot to distribute food, drinking water, clothing, masks, and sanitary items.
The All Nepal Football Association issued a statement offering its deepest condolences to the families and communities devastated by the disaster.
International sporting organizations have also expressed solidarity
International sporting organizations have also expressed solidarity. In a letter to the Nepal Olympic Committee, International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry offered her sympathies for the tragic loss of life and paid tribute to the emergency teams working on the ground. The European Olympic Committees conveyed a similar message of support.
Kukkiwon, the World Taekwondo Headquarters, extended its heartfelt condolences, with President Ung-suk Yun stating that the organization stands firmly in solidarity with the people and martial arts community of Nepal.
Overseas football and cricket clubs also joined the tributes. Spanish La Liga clubs FC Barcelona and Atlético Madrid observed a moment of silence prior to their fixtures, while several Indian Premier League franchises and international cricketers shared messages of sympathy across social media platforms.
Source: risingnepaldaily.com
