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Mainstreaming Inclusive Sports in Nepal (MISN)

Breaking Barriers, Building Champions! 
What if every young athlete in Nepal—regardless of ability—have the chance to run, jump, compete, and shine? Imagine sports without limits, where talent is not held back by inaccessible fields, stereotype attitudes, or missed opportunities.
This is more than sport. It is a movement to rewrite the narratives of disability sports—strengthening systems, empowering athletes, and building inclusive and accessible facilities where everyone belongs.

Are you ready to play your part? Inclusion starts here.
 

Group photo of participants
© European Union, 2026

In Nepal, sports remain a low priority—especially for youths with disabilities. Despite their talent and determination, they face inaccessible facilities, weak or absent inclusive policies, social stigma, and systemic exclusion.
Women and girls with disabilities confront even greater barriers due to multiple marginalization, while a lack of organised data, limited trained/skilled Human resources, lack of adaptive equipment’s and weak institutional capacity leaves disability sports underdeveloped and overlooked.

What if every young athlete with diverse needs and unique ability has equal access to sports.  Where accessible venues and inclusive system replace barriers, and skilled coaches nurture talent.
Where disability sports are not an afterthought—but a cornerstone of a fairer, stronger sporting culture.

This project is breaking down barriers to make sports in Nepal more inclusive, accessible, and fair for everyone by Strengthening institutions – Empowering disability-led organisations, improving governance, and advocating for policy reforms at all levels; Building capacity – Training coaches, teachers, and officials to deliver adaptive, inclusive sports programmes; Creating accessible infrastructure – Developing model inclusive sports venues and clubs in schools/communities as advocacy tools for replication; Driving visibility & awareness – Using media engagement and competitions to challenge stigma and celebrate athletes with disabilities; and  Establishing a disability sports database – Ensuring data-driven progress to track athletes, resources, and impact.

By mainstreaming inclusive sports, it will open doors for young people with disabilities, ensuring they can participate, compete, and excel—from grassroots to top levels. Beyond the field, it will challenge outdated perceptions, proving that disability is never a barrier to achievement. Through sports, young athletes will gain confidence, leadership skills, and better health, while fostering greater social inclusion in their communities. Most importantly, the project will create a legacy of inclusive policies, facilities, and opportunities—so no athlete is left behind.