Usha Bhandari
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| Usha Bhandari | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Born | 15 June 2004 | ||
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Volleyball information | |||
| Position | Spiker | ||
| Current club | Nepal Police | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| National team | |||
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Usha Bhandari (born 15 June 2004) is a volleyball player from Tanahun, Nepal. Bhandari finished second in the 2019 South Asian Games and won the Central Zone Volleyball Championship in both 2019 and 2021. She has also performed for international clubs such as Falcon Club and the Maldives National Defence Force. In 2021, Usha was nominated for the NSJF Pulsar Sports Award and named Best Player at the NVA National Championship. Bhandari made her national volleyball debut at age 14.[1]
Early life
[edit]Usha Bhandari must be one of the rare athletes in Nepali sports who does not require help from family. The Bhandari family wanted Usha to be an athlete. And she has the full support of her family in her ambition to become a successful volleyball player. Gajendra Bhandari, Usha's father, is her biggest supporter. Usha says, "My family is everything for me." Bhandari, 18, is a developing volleyball player with the potential to become successful. She is gorgeous and has a smile on her face, which is ideal for introducing glamour to Nepali women's volleyball.[2]
Career highlights
[edit]- Central Zone Volleyball Champion: Winner (2019, 2021)
- South Asian Games 2019: Runner-up with Nepal women’s volleyball team
- International Clubs: Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), Falcon Club, Vashafaru Club, Eagle Club
Awards
[edit]- Best Player at NVA National Women’s and Men’s Volleyball Championship[3]
- Nominee for People’s Choice Award, NSJF Pulsar Sports Award 2078
Early career
[edit]- First Volleyball Championship: NVA Cup at age 12, representing Nepal Police Club
- National Team Debut: 13th South Asian Games 2019, Nepal
References
[edit]- ^ "Usha Bhandari: Nepal's volleyball prodigy proves a father's role in shaping a daughter's life - OnlineKhabar English News". 2023-03-02. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ^ Service, Himalayan News (2023-02-25). "Usha: Talent and Glamour of Volleyball". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ^ "Usha and Ravin were selected volleyball players of the year". ekantipur.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 2024-07-28.
External links
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- ^ "Usha and Ravin were selected volleyball players of the year". ekantipur.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ^ Republica. "Police, Army make winning starts in KNP Women's Volleyball". My Republica. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ^ "Volleying her way to stardom". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ^ "Usha: Talent and Glamour of Volleyball". thehimalayantimes.com. 2023-02-25. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ^ "Usha Bhandari: Nepal's volleyball prodigy proves a father's role in shaping a daughter's life - OnlineKhabar English News". 2023-03-02. Retrieved 2024-07-22.