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The 'Nepal Olympic Museum' (NOM) is a non-profit cultural and educational institution located in Kathmandu, Nepal. Established in 1994 A.D., it holds the distinction of being the first and only Olympic museum in the South Asian region. The museum is dedicated to the preservation of Nepal's sporting heritage and the promotion of the Olympic Movement and its values: Excellence, Friendship, and Respect. Envisioned by its founder/president Chhitij Arun Shrestha, it has been in existence since 1999 inside the premise of the National Sports Council, during the 8th South Asian Games Kathmandu.
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