| Nepal at the 2007 Asian Winter Games | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | NEP |
| NOC | Nepal Olympic Committee |
| in Changchun | |
| Competitors | 2 |
| Asian Winter Games appearances | |
Nepal participated in the 2007 Asian Winter Games held in Changchun, China from January 28, 2007 to February 4, 2007. [1]
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