Kathmandu, Dec. 20 -- The Nepal Olympic Committee has included 14 athletes under its scholarship scheme targeting the 2028 Summer Olympics, the 2026 Asian Games and the 2026 Summer Youth Olympics.

Out of the 14 athletes, eight each have been provided a scholarship worth USD1,125 per month to support their training for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. Similarly, five athletes training for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan will be provided Rs50,000 per month. A young athlete will also receive Rs50,000 a month for the preparation of the Summer Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal, from October 13 to November 13 next year.

"The eight athletes for the LA Olympics were selected based on their merit," NOC President Jeevan Ram Shrestha said at a funct...