The world-famous Brazilian football player Roberto Carlos recently visited Nepal, which is a big deal for the country’s tourism industry, and the Nepal Tourism Board is happy to highlight this. During his meeting with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli at Singha Durbar, 2002 FIFA World Cup winner Carlos was given a traditional Dhaka topi, which represents Nepal’s rich cultural legacy.
In keeping with Nepal’s rising stature in the world of international sports, Carlos is in the country to watch the Nepal Super League (NSL) 2025. His presence highlights Nepal’s potential as a sports tourism destination and its ability to host international athletic events.
Prime Minister Oli acknowledged the beneficial effects of Carlos’ visit on Nepali football and underlined the government’s dedication to growing the sports industry. “Such high-profile visits inspire local athletes and contribute to the nation’s sports development,” he said.
In addition to raising Nepal’s profile internationally, the Nepal Tourism Board thinks that hosting world-renowned athletes like Roberto Carlos highlights the nation’s warmth and cultural diversity. This is in line with Nepal’s overarching plan to broaden its range of tourism products, which also includes encouraging adventure and sports travel.
Carlos’ visit, according to Deepak Raj Joshi, CEO of the Nepal Tourism Board, is evidence of Nepal’s increasing popularity as a venue for international events. “Having a world-renowned athlete like Roberto Carlos in Nepal inspires our athletes and youth and helps our tourism industry,” he said.The Nepal Tourism Board is dedicated to taking advantage of these chances to promote travel and cultural exchange as Nepal continues to welcome world leaders and host international events.
