Ncell to reward Palesha Goverdhan for historic Paralympic win

KATHMANDU: Ncell has announced a reward for Para Taekwondo player Palesha Goverdhan in recognition of her historic win at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Goverdhan's achievement marks the highest medal ever won by Nepal in its sporting history.

To honour the glory Goverdhan has brought to the nation and to appreciate and encourage the Paralympic team that represented Nepal, Ncell will reward her with Rs 1 million. Additionally, Rs 1 million will be distributed among the Paralympic players and coaches who participated in the Paris Paralympics 2024. This announcement aligns with Ncell's long-term collaboration with the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) Nepal, recognising the hard work and dedication shown by the athletes during the Paris Games.

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Ncell has expressed its commitment to supporting Paralympic players in their overall training and development. This commitment was formalised through a memorandum of understanding with NPC, marking Ncell's 18th anniversary with the theme 'Here for You'.

"I'm on cloud nine! It feels like just yesterday I embarked on my taekwondo journey, completely unaware that I would reach such incredible heights in the Paralympics and secure the first-ever medal for my country. I once dared to dream and took a chance to make a difference, and I'm so grateful I did. I never lost faith in myself and fought tirelessly to keep that dream alive. It's truly amazing, and I couldn't be happier! This medal is not mine but for my country. I feel blessed to be representing Nepal and bringing home the historic prize," said Palesha Goverdhan, sharing her excitement.

"Throughout this journey, I encountered many incredible individuals, each of whom contributed significantly to my success. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to my family, all the coaches from the National Taekwondo Association and NPCs, my sponsors, and friends. A special shoutout to Ncell, who has been like family since the Asian Para Games. Thank you for your unwavering belief in me and for supporting me at every turn. I look forward to embarking on a new chapter together."

Jabbor Kayumov, CEO and MD of Ncell, expressed his excitement over Nepal's achievement at the Paris Paralympics, stating, "We are deeply honoured and overjoyed by Palesha's historic victory. She is our national pride and a true testament to the Champion. This achievement for Nepal and Nepali in the global arena has magnificently showcased the valour of Nepal's para-athletes. Palesha and our para-athletes have inspired all of us. We are committed to working towards becoming a strong foundation for inspiring and encouraging our para-athletes."

Since last year, under the collaboration of Ncell and NPC, para players have been receiving annual training, development, and participation in national and international games. Ncell remains committed to extending support to NPC to further strengthen this collaboration.