First Nepali woman completes wheelchair bungee at Bhote KosiCEFR A1
22 Dec 2025
Adapted from Sanjib Chaudhary, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Sushanta Rokka, Unsplash
- Deepa Devkota completed a wheelchair bungee jump recently.
- The platform hung above the Bhote Kosi river.
- She used a wheelchair and special safety gear.
- Deepa lives with a physical disability and advocates.
- She dedicated the jump to her parents proudly.
- Her achievement shows disability need not block goals.
- Two other Nepali people jumped from there earlier.
- The event drew attention to inclusion in sport.
- Organisers may plan more accessible adventure activities soon.
Difficult words
- wheelchair — a chair with wheels for sitting and movingwheelchair bungee jump
- safety — measures or gear that keep people safespecial safety gear
- advocate — to support or speak for a person or groupadvocates
- dedicate — to give or say something is for someonededicated
- inclusion — the act of making people a part of a group
- accessible — easy to reach or use by many people
Tip: hover, focus or tap highlighted words in the article to see quick definitions while you read or listen.
Discussion questions
- Would you try an accessible adventure activity?
- Have you seen sports activities for people with disability near you?
- Who would you dedicate an achievement to?
Related articles
India's visa restrictions after Bangladesh upheaval hit Kolkata and medical tourism
After an August 2024 political upheaval in Bangladesh, India sharply limited visas for Bangladeshi citizens, citing security concerns and anti-India sentiment. The fall in visitors has damaged Kolkata businesses and India’s medical tourism from Bangladesh.
Community Playlist Supports Nate Matias’s Charity Ride
Global Voices community members built a playlist to support Nate Matias as he cycled the equivalent of 10,000 meters in elevation over three days to raise money for Global Voices. Contributors explained their song choices and honoured the ride’s Nepalese roots.
Caribbean athletes shine at 2025 World Championships in Tokyo
The 2025 World Athletics Championships ran in Tokyo from September 13 to 21. Caribbean athletes won many medals, including farewells and comebacks from stars such as Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Keshorn Walcott and Jereem Richards.
