Namaste, I’m Kabiraj Negi Lama (कविराज नेगी लामा) — a passionate sports professional dedicated to developing athletes and advancing Para Taekwondo in Nepal.

Since 2015, I have been serving as the National Para Taekwondo Team Coach at the Nepal Taekwondo Association (NTA) on a voluntary basis. In addition, since 2018, I have been working as the Executive Assistant to the General Secretary’s Office at the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA). My mission is to contribute meaningfully to the growth, professionalism, and international success of Nepali sports.

I am proud to be the grandson of former Minister Tilak Bahadur Negi Lama, whose legacy continues to inspire my journey in sports leadership and national service.

With extensive experience in coaching and sports administration, I hold a 6th Dan Black Belt, certified by Kukkiwon and the Nepal Taekwondo Association (2023). I have had the honor of coaching athletes at prestigious international events, including the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, achieving historic milestones for Nepal.

Under my guidance, Nepal has secured 13 official international medals — 3 gold, 2 silver, and 8 bronze — across major events such as the Paralympic Games, World Championships, World Grand Prix Final, Asian Games, and Asian Championships.

One of the most fulfilling moments of my coaching journey was guiding Palesha Goverdhan to Nepal’s first-ever Paralympic medal, a historic achievement for the nation.

I have been honored with numerous coaching awards and have received letters of appreciation and recognition from distinguished leaders and institutions, including:

• The Rt. Honorable President of Nepal

• The Rt. Honorable Prime Minister

• The Ministry of Youth and Sports

• The National Sports Council

• The National Paralympic Committee Nepal

• The Nepal Olympic Committee

• Provincial Governments

• Kathmandu Metropolitan City

• Various national and international organizations

Major Awards

I have been privileged to receive several prestigious coaching honors at both national and international levels, including:

• Para Taekwondo Coach of the Year – First person in Nepal’s taekwondo history to receive this prestigious award at the 2025 World Taekwondo Gala Awards, held on 2 February 2026 in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, organized by World Taekwondo (WT).

• NOC Best Coach (Male) 2022 – Awarded by the Nepal Olympic Committee on 23 June 2023.

• Coach of the Year – NSJF Pulsar Sports Award 2081 – Presented by the Nepal Sports Journalists Forum on 7 January 2026 in Pokhara.

• Best Taekwondo Coach Award 2024 – Awarded by the Nepal Taekwondo Association on 20 April 2024 in Sauraha, Chitwan.

Beyond Coaching

Outside of my professional life, I enjoy mentoring young athletes, traveling, and spending quality time with my family — especially my wife, Sunita Lama, and my daughter, Sangmu Negi Lama. I also enjoy playing the guitar.

I am deeply motivated by the opportunity to uplift and inspire the next generation of athletes. My ultimate goal is to continue making history for Nepal in Para Taekwondo by securing further landmark achievements at the Paralympic Games, World Championships, Asian Games, and other major international competitions.

Thank you for taking the time to explore my journey.
I welcome opportunities for collaboration and meaningful partnerships in the development of sports.

Thank you!