Nepal’s volleyball players receive monthly salaries for the first time
Usha Bhandari caught in action during during Sher Bahadur Khadka Memorial National Women’s Volleyball Championship. Photo: Chandra Bahadur Ale Kathmandu, September 5 In a historic development, Nepal’s volleyball players, both male and female, have begun receiving monthly salaries for the first time. This was made possible through a collaborative effort involving business persons, former international players and a volleyball enthusiast residing in the United States. The Nepal Volleyball Association recently announced the initiation of monthly salary disbursements to its players, marking a groundbreaking moment in the sport’s history within the nation. Under this scheme, a total of 24 players are each receiving Rs 5,000 per month. The funds to support this endeavour were generously sent by donors based in the United States, and these financial contributions were made in instalments during the months of September, October, and November. On Tuesday, NVA distributed three months’ ...