Nepal, March 8 -- Nepal isn't really known for its athletic advancements. Although we have a lot of strong and skilled people who could make it to top-level international competitions if they are given the right opportunities, their athletic careers stagnate because they don't get much support. One athlete who has overcome all challenges and is making a name for herself in the global arena is trail and sky runner Mira Rai.

Born in a poor family in a rural village in Bhojpur district, Rai spent her childhood doing laborious works from dawn till dusk just to make ends meet. She mentions that because the schools were very far away from her home and she couldn't afford the luxury of studying when working during those hours would ensure the n...