Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) is all prepared to bid for hosting the UIAA (International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation) General Assembly of 2025 in Nepal.

NMA has already registered its bid and the UIAA’s ongoing General Assembly in Banff, Canada will take the decision in this regard tomorrow.

President of NMA Mr. Nima Nuru Sherpa, General Secretary Mr. Mohan Lamsal, Secretariat Member Ms. Doma Sherpa has already reached Banff to participate in the General Assembly. Director General of Department of Tourism Mr. Hom Prasad Luitel is also in Banff to support NMA’s bid.

NMA is wishing to organize UIAA GA on the occasion of its golden jubilee. NMA is turning 50 years old next year and celebrating its golden jubilee the same year.

Kosovo is also making their bid for hosting the 2025 UIAA General Assembly. NMA president Mr. Sherpa will brief regarding NMA’s bid and voting will take place to decide the hosting nations.

NMA has also requested for UIAA General Assembly for the hosting right of the UIAA Management Committee meeting in 2024. This ongoing GA will also finalize the hosting Nation of 2024 Management Committee meeting.