Early Life
Salina, a student of New Diamond Academy, got introduced to volleyball when she was in Grade 7. New Diamond Academy, led by Kumar Rai, is a household name in Nepali volleyball, renowned for producing top women’s volleyball players.
It was Salina’s good fortune to be part of this institution. Noticing her height and potential, Coach Rai advised her to play as a libero - the specialized defensive role in volleyball.
In Nepali volleyball, departmental teams are traditionally considered the strongest. But in 2069 B.S., when New Diamond Academy won the NVA Club Championship by defeating top departmental sides [4] , Salina played a crucial role as a key member of the squad. From that moment, she never looked back.
However, earning a place in the national team took time. She was called up to the preliminary squad for the 12th South Asian Games in 2016 and the FIVB World Championship Qualifications in 2017, but she could not secure a spot in the final team on both occasions. Still, she did not give up. Salina continued to work hard and, in 2019, finally earned her place in the Nepal National Women’s Volleyball Team. Since then, she has firmly established herself as one of the team’s most valuable players. [5]
Club Career
New Diamond Youth Sports Club
As a student of New Diamond Academy, it was natural for Salina to begin her volleyball journey with the institution. She first represented New Diamond Academy at the age of 15, and from that moment on, she never had to look back. Her standout performances attracted interest from several departmental teams, but she chose to remain with her homegrown club. More than a decade later, her loyalty is unwavering — she continues to represent the club, now known as New Diamond Youth Sports Club. [6]
Lalitpur Queens
With the introduction of South Asia’s first-ever women’s franchise volleyball tournament, the Everest Women’s Volleyball League (EWVL), in 2024, Salina Shrestha was selected as the marquee player for Lalitpur Queens. [7] Her outstanding performance both on and off the court played a key role in helping the team finish as runners-up in the inaugural season. [8]
Impressed by her impact, Lalitpur Queens retained her as their marquee player for the second season. [9] Although the team once again finished second in the 2025 edition, Salina’s individual brilliance was recognized as she was awarded the Best Libero of the Tournament, adding another prestigious honor to her growing list of achievements. [10]
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