Nepal has a troubling history with aviation safety, experiencing numerous fatal accidents involving small planes and helicopters over the years.

Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim are also expected to be part of the squad after returning from international retirement.

Bahrain's untouchable world title holder Winfred Yavi surged to the Asian Games 3,000m steeplechase gold medal on Monday, as Iranian veteran Ehsan Hadadi's 17-year reign as discus champion came to an end