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Mr. Rajiv Shrestha

Message from the President

Mr. Rajiv Shrestha

Namaste!

As President of Nepal Rafting & Canoeing Association, I'm proud to share our commitment to Olympic values: Excellence, Friendship, and Respect. We strive to promote these va...

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About us

Nepal Rafting & Canoeing Association governs rafting and canoeing in Nepal.

The Nepal Rafting and Canoeing Association (NRCA) is the governing body for rafting and canoeing in Nepal. Established to promote and regulate whitewater rafting and canoeing, NRCA is responsible for introducing these sports to national and international sectors, training local guides, and creating jobs to support the country's economy.

Key Objectives:

  • Promote Rafting and Canoeing: Introduce and promote Nepal's rafting and kayaking to international and national sectors. 
  • Train and Certify Guides: Provide guide training to increase safety and professional certification.
  • Support River Conservation: Organize international and n...
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News & Events

Updates and Activities from Nepal’s Rafting & Canoeing Sector
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राष्ट्रिय च्याम्पियनसिप २०२६ (The Schedule of the game is attached below)
Friday, January 23, 2026

राष्ट्रिय च्याम्पियनसिप २०२६ (The Schedule of the game is attached below)

प्रिय कायक स्लालम खेलाडीहरू तथा राफ्ट टिमहरू🙏🇳🇵 छालको रोमाञ्चक अनुभूति लिन तयार हुनुहोस्।तपाईंहरूलाई ९औँ राष्ट्रिय राफ्टिङ च्याम्पियनसिप तथा १४औ...

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Closing ceremony of 9th National Rafting and 14th National Canoeing Championships

Closing ceremony of 9th National Rafting and 14th National Canoeing Championships

February 03, 2026Nepal Rafting & Kayak Club Fishling ‘A’ secured the overall championship at the...

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Opening Ceremony of 9th National Rafting Championship and 14th National Canoeing Slalom Championship

Opening Ceremony of 9th National Rafting Championship and 14th National Canoeing Slalom Championship

February 1, 2026 The 9th National Rafting Championship and 14th National Canoeing Slalom Championsh...

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1st Kayak Championship

1st Kayak Championship

January 04, 2026Ranjan Kandel and Rabin Chepang won the 1st Kayak Championship titles in Kathmandu....

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Minister for Youth and Sports Bablu Gupta has congratulated Nepali athletes who won medals at the Asian Wildwater Canoeing Championship held in Nujiang, China.

Minister for Youth and Sports Bablu Gupta has congratulated Nepali athletes who won medals at the Asian Wildwater Canoeing Championship held in Nujiang, China.

12/30/2025On Tuesday, Minister Gupta felicitated medalists Krishna Khadka and Ranjan Kandel at the T...

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Nepal Rafting Board Members

Updates and Highlights from Your Rafting Leadership Team
Rajiv Shrestha

Rajiv Shrestha

President

Surya Prasad Joshi

Surya Prasad Joshi

Senior Vice President

Mahendra Singh Thapa

Mahendra Singh Thapa

Vice President

Govinda Thapaliya

Govinda Thapaliya

Vice President

Raju Kharel

Raju Kharel

Vice President

Rameshwor Acharya

Rameshwor Acharya

Vice President

Sudip Raj Gautam

Sudip Raj Gautam

Secretary General

Mahesh Thapa

Mahesh Thapa

Treasurer

Sunil Aryal

Sunil Aryal

Secretary

Rita Adhikari

Rita Adhikari

Member

Deepak Bhujel

Deepak Bhujel

Member

Nim Bahadur Magar

Nim Bahadur Magar

Member

Kumar Shrestha

Kumar Shrestha

Member

Omnika Dangol

Omnika Dangol

Member

Kaushila Pradhan

Kaushila Pradhan

Member

Binod Agarwal

Binod Agarwal

Koshi Province, President

Pradhuna KC

Pradhuna KC

Bagmati Province, President

Birendra Lama

Birendra Lama

Gandaki Province, President

Ram Krishna Hamal

Ram Krishna Hamal

Lumbini Province, President

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