In the closing address, the General Officer complimented the medal winners for their splendid performance and also asked others not to lose their hearts as this is just the beginning.
Nepal s wasted talent
What Jitu Rai did and what he said suggest that given the opportunity Nepali youths can shine in any field published on 2021-02-10 09:02:00
Nepal probably is the most fortunate nation today. Its population statistics would make any planner or policy maker gasp with excitement. Our average age is 24, which means we are one of the youngest countries in the world. Presently, with around 95 percent of our population in working age or yet to enter working age, we have a golden opportunity at hand.
But the sad destiny of our youth and our nation was summarized aptly by champion shooter Jitu Rai back in 2014. Asked by Setopati.com what he thought he would be doing if he hadn t joined the Indian Army, Rai had replied bluntly, I would either be in the Gulf, or tilling my farm in Sankhuwasabha.