Born in Kathmandu, Nepal
Prasiddha Jung Shah
प्रसिद्ध जंग शाह
Two-time Olympic swimmer who was Nepal's flag bearer at the 2012 London Olympics
About
Prasiddha Jung Shah represented Nepal in the men’s 50m freestyle swimming event, at two consecutive Summer Olympics. He competed in Beijing in 2008 and London in 2012. He had the honour of carrying Nepal’s flag at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Games.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1989-06-03
- Birthplace
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Profession
- Swimmer
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Alive
Career & life timeline
- 1989
- 2008
Competed in the men's 50m freestyle at the Beijing Summer Olympics
- 2012
Competed at the London Summer Olympics and served as Nepal's flag bearer at the opening ceremony
Achievements
Competed at two Summer Olympics
2008 Beijing and 2012 London, in the men's 50m freestyle
Flag bearer for Nepal at the 2012 London Olympics
Last updated: 2026-09-06