- Nepal at the 2004 Summer Olympics
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Nepal at the Olympic Games
Flag of Nepal – Flag bearersIOC code NEP NOC Nepal Olympic Committee At the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens Competitors 6 (3 men, 3 women) in 4 sports Flag bearer Rajendra Bahadur Bhandari Medals Gold
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0Olympic history (summary) Summer Games 1964 • 1968 • 1972 • 1976 • 1980 • 1984 • 1988 • 1992 • 1996 • 2000 • 2004 • 2008 • 2012 Winter Games 2002 • 2006 • 2010 Nepal competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.
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Results by event
Athletics
Though both Nepali athletes failed to advance beyond their opening heats, Bhandari set a new national record in the Men's 5000 metres, and Koju set a personal best in the Women's 1500 metres.
- Rajendra Bahadur Bhandari
- Heat: 14:04.89 (18th in heat 2, did not advance, 34th overall) (Nepali Record)
- Kanchhi Maya Koju
- Heat: 4:38.17 (15th in heat 2, did not advance, 41st overall) (Personal Best)
Shooting
Shrestha finished second to last is his only event.
- Tika Shrestha
- Qualification: 579 points (46th overall, did not advance)
Swimming
The two Nepali swimmers both finished well behind the times needed to qualify for the semifinals.
- Alice Shrestha
- Heat: 1:12.25 (59th overall, did not advance)
- Nayana Shakya
- Heat: 1:32.92 (47th overall, did not advance)
Taekwondo
The only martial artist from Nepal at the Games lost her first match without scoring a point.
- Sangina Baidya
- Round of 16: Lost to Chen Shih-Hsin of Chinese Taipei (0 - 4)
Archery
Intense controversy still surrounds Mark Amatya's omission from the Olympic team.
Officials
- President: Rukma Shumsher Rana
- Secretary General: Dhurba Bahadur Pradhan
References
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