Event Recap · Oceania Nepali Sports Meet
Nine sports.
Eight hundred athletes.
One Nepali family.
The 4th Oceania Nepali Sports Meet (ONSM) has successfully concluded in Sydney, NSW — a marathon schedule of nine sports across 32 sub-categories, held over nine locations during the Easter long weekend.
What happened
Opening and Closing Ceremonies were held to highlight the importance of Nepali sporting men and women gathering at one place and competing in the sport of their choice, as well as the opportunity to network. This "Mini Olympic" also provides a pathway for the younger generation and aspiring athletes into the mainstream sporting events of the countries we now call home.
Over 800 players, from all states & territories of Australia, New Zealand and — for the first time — Papua New Guinea, of Nepali origin participated in the social yet competitive tournament of 5 KM Run, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Golf, Lawn Tennis, Soccer, Table Tennis and Volleyball.
Since its inception in 2013, the biggest gathering of Nepali sporting men & women outside of Nepal.
Event at a glance
Why we gather
A sports meet built on networking, talent, pathways and health — run by the community, for the community.
Nine sports, nine locations
A social yet competitive tournament held across Sydney over the Easter long weekend.
- 5 KM Run, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Golf
- Lawn Tennis, Soccer, Table Tennis and Volleyball
- 32 sub-categories across nine venues
- Opening and Closing Ceremonies plus a gala dinner
Fri 30 March – Mon 02 April 2018, Sydney NSW.
Run by volunteers, for the community
The smooth running of the event was made possible by hundreds of dedicated volunteers.
- Nepalese Recreational Club (NRC)
- Nepalese Cricket Association, Australia (NCAA)
- Machhapuchhre Football Club (MFC)
- Buzzer Basketball Club (BBC)
- Myagdi Overseas Nepalese Association (MONA)
- Bridge The Gap Nepal (BGTN) & Association of Nepalese Medical & Dental Association (ANMDA)
With thanks to Nepindo Group and the wider Nepalese community in Sydney.
The purpose
Main objectives of the sports meet
Networking & bonding
Developing a strong bond among the diverse Nepalese communities through competitive sports.
Celebrating talent
Acknowledging the great sporting talents that our community has to offer.
Pathways
Providing pathways for the younger generation to compete in mainstream sporting events.
Health & wellbeing
Promoting various sports for the health benefits that come from staying active.
Watch
Moments from the meet
The results
Final medal tally
| State/Country |   Gold  |  Silver  |  Bronze  |  Total  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | 16.5 | 22 | 17.5 | 56 |
| VIC | 13.5 | 7 | 3 | 23.5 |
| QLD | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| NZ | 2 | 0 | 1.5 | 3.5 |
| SA | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ACT | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| NT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PNG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TAS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 34 | 34 | 25 | 93 |
Our partners
This event would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. A big thanks to all Event Title sponsors, Gold sponsors and Silver sponsors for their financial support, and to all the media partners who played a significant role in promoting this event.
Thank you for a grand success.
We would like to congratulate all winners, and encourage every participant to stay active and take part in future sporting events — the health benefits of staying active far outweigh the mere winning of a competition. Sincere thanks to all players and supporting crews for your hard work and wonderful efforts.
Special thanks to the families who provided accommodation to interstate participants, and to all the guests who travelled from Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Adelaide, Perth, Tasmania, New Zealand and PNG. Thanks also to the ONSM co-ordination committee, sports coordinators, EC members, advisers, and friends & families of NRC — without your help this would never have been possible.
See you all and more in Canberra in 2020.
