Nepal is healing its wounds. More than 1.300 people lost their lives in the floods that struck the country at the end of August. Thousands more people are still missing and there is considerable material damage.World Olympians Association (WOA) expressed its support for the Nepalese people and called for international solidarity.
« Nepal is facing a devastating crisis caused by floods and landslidesI make a humble appeal to the WOA and our entire Olympic family to bring all possible support to those affectedEvery action counts. Together, we can make a difference. " says Deepak Bista, a member of the WOA Executive Committee, who represented Nepal in taekwondo at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
« Our thoughts are with Deepak, the Nepalese Olympic athletes, and all those affected by this terrible disaster.commented WOA President Pernilla Wiberg. The strength of our Olympic community lies in our ability to stand together.particularly when the need is greatest. We encourage Olympic athletes worldwide who are able to do so to support official relief operations. "The WOA also extends its condolences to those who have lost loved ones." A support fund has been set up to collect donations.
