Harka Man Gharti trains for Asian Para Games in Japan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 5:15 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Nepal's Harka Man Gharti, a 21-year-old para swimmer, prepares for the Asian Para Games set for October in Japan. Gharti, who lost both arms in a decade-ago accident, utilizes his powerful legs to compete at elite levels. Under limited resources, he trains rigorously alongside fellow disabled swimmers, aiming for medals despite the modest facilities in Nepal. His coach emphasizes Gharti's strength and determination, which he hopes can inspire others. The record for his category in the 50-metre freestyle stands at 29.33 seconds, held by China's Guo Jincheng.
- •Harka Man Gharti competes in the S5 classification.
- •He trains in Kathmandu with limited resources and facilities.
- •Gharti aims to achieve a medal at the Asian Para Games.
- •His coach highlights his determination and leg strength.
- •He holds national aspirations to surpass able-bodied achievements.
- 5:15 AMYahoo Sports — 'His feet are his pillars': Nepal para swimmer gives all for Asian glory
"Every morning Harka Man Gharti slices into the blue water of a swimming pool in Nepal's capital Kathmandu, chasing a dream that stretches far beyond its 25 metres."But Harka and we both dream to do something in swimming that even able-bodied athletes have not been able to achieve."
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