Hetauda/Rajjiya, Nepal, October 21, 2026: An official delegation of the Indian Disability Darts Association (IDDA), led by its General Secretary, Mahendra Singh, visited Hetauda Academy, Nepal, to explore opportunities to promote disability darts and strengthen sporting cooperation between India and Nepal.
The delegation held a constructive interaction with Arun Raj Sumargi, Chairman of Hetauda Academy. The meeting was attended by Treasurer Santosh Kumar Gupta, Head Coach Krishna Kumar Rai, PCS officer Adarsh, who is posted in Kanpur, Goodwill Ambassador Raghav, and IDDA Global Media Convenor and internationally renowned author Prof. S. S. Dogra.
On the occasion, IDDA’s coffee-table book was also pre-launched at Hetauda Academy. Arun Raj Sumargi jointly unveiled the book with members of the visiting Indian delegation on the academy’s premises. The initiative marked an important step towards expanding IDDA’s inclusive sporting mission internationally.
Affiliated with the World Disability Darts Association (WDDA), Scotland, IDDA is committed to empowering persons with disabilities through darts, providing equal sporting opportunities, and encouraging their participation in national and international competitions.
During the meeting, the delegation discussed several proposals with Sumargi to develop disability darts across Nepal, increase athlete participation, establish a national network, and strengthen coordination with IDDA for training programmes, competitions and international representation.
Describing the visit as a historic day, IDDA Global Media Convenor Prof. S. S. Dogra said that Sumargi’s leadership and commitment could play a significant role in advancing disability darts in Nepal and strengthening sporting ties between India and Nepal. Notably, Arun Raj Sumargi is a prominent Nepali entrepreneur, educationist, social activist and sports promoter.
“Spiritual Blessings for the Success of the Sporting Mission”
During their visit to Nepal, IDDA officials also visited the Rajjiya Ashram of revered spiritual guru Sitaram Khanal Ji. The Guru blessed the delegation and offered spiritual guidance, extending his best wishes for the success of IDDA’s mission to promote inclusive sports and support the all-round development of athletes in Nepal, India and other parts of the world.
The visit brought together sporting cooperation and spiritual inspiration, highlighting IDDA’s broader vision of promoting inclusion, dignity, empowerment and international friendship through sports.
