Kathmandu, Dec. 25 -- Nepal is a mountainous country but it is far behind in winter sports.

Despite being home to 14 peaks, including Mount Everest, that are above 8,000 metres, Nepal, a country with a large area in the mountain region, has been struggling to develop sports played in ice and snow. The country has seen minimal participation in international tournaments in winter sports, which include games like skiing, ice skating and ice hockey, among others.

Meanwhile, one such sport-ice skating-is trying to emerge in Nepal with huge possibilities and promises. And for the first time in the history of Nepal's ice-skating, a team is participating in an event outside the country.

Six Nepali athletes are participating in the India Short ...