Nepal's National Olympic Committee endorsed a nine-point manifesto to improve sport ©Nepal Olympic Committee

Nepal Olympic Committee President Jeevan Ram Shrestha has pledged to spearhead a nine-point manifesto which highlights gender equality and developing sport in the country. 

Agreement on the manifesto was reached at a Sports Summit held in Dhulikhel, around 30 kilometres outside the capital Kathmandu.

The manifesto included a policy to discourage sexual harassment and violence, while promoting gender equity.

It also targets betting in sport and the implementation of anti-doping measures "to free Nepali sports from the scourge of drugs".

More than100 sports officials took part in the two day session, which was opened by Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal.

It heard a call for the Government to build sports facilities at federal, state and local level.

More than 100 sports officials attended the Nepal Sports Summit ©Nepal Olympic Committee
More than 100 sports officials attended the Nepal Sports Summit ©Nepal Olympic Committee

Discussions on sports law, the priority of sport, infrastructure, performance psychology and safety in sport were also conducted during the gathering.

Seven regional Sports Ministers and Government officials were present for the meetings where Nepal's Olympic strategy was another topic discussed.

The country first competed at the Tokyo 1964 Olympics and took a team of five to the postponed 2020 Games in the Japanese capital, where they competed in athletics, judo, shooting and swimming.

They have yet to win an Olympic medal.