KATHMANDU: A reception was held on Tuesday at the French Residence by the French Embassy in Nepal to celebrate the Nepal Olympic Committee and Olympians from that country in advance of the July 26 start of the Olympic Games in Paris, 2024. Jean-Baptiste Lesecq, the chargé d'affaires, took great satisfaction in meeting the athletes and their entourages and congratulating them on being chosen to represent Nepal internationally. He thanked the coaches and support staff who were present at the event, praised the athletes' achievements, and stressed the collaboration that led to their success.

Jeevan Ram Shrestha, president of the Nepal Olympic Committee, expressed anticipation for the 2017 Paris Games, calling them as a showcase of global athlete excellence and solidarity. According to a press release from the French Embassy in Kathmandu, competitors will stay in the Olympic Village while in Paris, where they will be able to meet other athletes who share their passion and values.

The Chargé d'Affaires urged Nepali athletes to embrace the spirit of Paris and the Games, highlighting distinctive features like as the opening ceremony on the Seine River and historic Parisian locations hosting events. Olympians from numerous disciplines, including judo, badminton, athletics, and shooting, as well as senior officials and coaches from the Nepal Olympic Committee, attended the event. Some athletes were unable to attend because of prior obligations.

As Nepali Olympians prepare to represent their country, the French Embassy wishes them a fantastic voyage packed with personal successes. Paris 2024 promises to be an extraordinary event, with new sports such as breakdancing, sport climbing, skateboarding, and surfing aiming at inclusivity and appeal to younger audiences. The Games also emphasize substantial environmental and social objectives, including as gender equality among participating athletes, and represent a historic return to Paris after its last hosting in 1924.