Deepak Bista (Nepali: दीपक विष्ट) (born 02 July 1976 in Kanchanpur, Nepal) is a most successful Nepalese taekwondo athlete, who holds the record for the first South Asian player to win four consecutive Gold medalist in South Asian Game. Winning Gold medals from 1999-2011, he has set a record in the history of Nepali sports as well. He won the bronze medal at the 2006 Asian Games, and set the record of being first qualified male athlete in the Nepali sports history to compete at the 2008 Summer Olympics and become a best player in Asian Olympics Qualification Tournaments in 2008. On 8 August 2008 at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics, Deepak was the flagbearer for Nepal. Before that he won bronze medal at the 2002 Asian Games held in Busan, South Korea because of that he become first Nepali player to win two consecutive medal in Asian Games. He is the taekwondo black belt 6^th Dan holder as his professional qualification. He has been working and experiencing in this field for many years with successful endeavour. 

Bista had a normal childhood. He was known to be a brilliant student as he was a top student during his early years of school. He passed the SLC exams from Bina Higher Secondary School in 1997. Deepak was interested in volleyball during his school days. He was a participant of Birendra Shield Inter School completion. Although, his parents were against the objective of Deepak giving most of his time to sports than school because their dream was to make him an engineer and not a sportsman. After SLC, according to his parents wish, Deepak joined I.Sc at Siddha Nath Science Campus in Mahendra Nagar. As His parent’s dream was to make him an Engineer.

After passed I.Sc in 1995 he started to play taekwondo and achieved success within two months. When he was yellow belt in 1996 he won his first Gold medal in his life in the National Taekwondo Championship held in Hetauda where he defeated Black Belt holding player. Since then, Bista has been undefeated in Normal Championship as well as in south Asian region in his whole sports life. In the same year he won two Gold medals in National Game and two Gold medals in International Game. In 1997 he won Gold medal at the 5th National Tae-kwon-do Championship held in Ilam, Nepal. He won his first South Asian Gold medal to the Nation in 8th South Asian Games (SAG) in 1999 held in Kathmandu, Nepal. Moreover, he won additional three consecutive Gold medal in 9th, 10th & 11th South Asian Games (SAG) respectively. In 2005 he won two Gold medals in Governor Cup Tae-kwon-do Championships and Players Cup Tae-kwon-do Championship which was held in USA. He got silver medals and bronze medal too but being an efficient player, he retrieved with Gold medals more.

To value his successful career, he has been awarded with numerous honour ships and titles. He got the title of Best Player Award of the Year 2003 prize by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Paras His Royal Highness Crown Prince Paras Bir Bikram Shahadev in 2004. Likewise, Suprabal Gorkha Dakchhin Bahu (3rd) from His Majesty Late King Birendra Bir Bikram Shahadev – 1999, Subikhayat Trishathi Patta (3rd) prize by His Majesty the King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shahadev in 2003, Supradipta Birendra Prajatantra Bhaskar (3rd) prize by His Majesty the King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shahadev in 2005, SAMSUNG Blue Passion Award in Asian Olympic Qualifying Game – 2007, Nepal Sports Journalist forum (NSJF) LG Player of the Year Award – 2007, Nepal National and International Players Association (NNIPA) Player of the Year Award – 2007, Dasharath Chand Medhavi Honour – 2010, Yuba Pratibha and Khelkud Samman by Sports Ministry – 2010 are some of his honourships for his dedication. These valuable awards are received with great deal of hard working, perseverance, and Striving.

In 2011 Deepak got married with Ayasha Shakya in Kathmandu. Shakya is the taekwondo athlete who won three Gold medals in South Asian Game (SAG). In 2019 she won two Gold medals in taekwondo poomsae category in 13th South Asian Game held in Kathmandu. In 2010 she won her first Gold medal at the 11th South Asian Games held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She had won Silver medal in 10th South Asian Game at Colombo, Sri Lanka in 2006.

Being dedicated in this particular field Mr. Bista served long span of time as a professional player and got other various titles gradually from National Team Captain to National Team Coach since 1995 to till date within the country and in foreign land (France, korea, USA) as well.

There is no doubt, he is number one player till date. Deepak has got marvellous travel history within the native land and in other several countries like Malaysia, Jordan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, France, Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Philippines, Singapore, Bahrain, South Korea, USA, Sri Lanka, Qatar, China, UAE, Japan, Vietnam, Mexico, Turkey, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Switzerland ,Germany and Malta for training, participation and for work experiences. 

Mr. Deepak, a true gem of Nepali sports, is always remembered for his great contribution for uplifting the Nepalese sports and he has become a true encouragement for other players. He is affiliated with various organization and he is current coach in Nepal Army club. After dedicating his life in sports, Bista never decided to exile in foreign land, like what other player did to earn just money. Obedient to motherland, he decided to continue his contribution till the country needs him. We always wish for his welfare and want to give best of luck for his upcoming undertakings.

Best Player/Award

• “Suprabal Gorkha Dakshin Bahu (3^rd)” prize by Late His Majesty the King Birendra Bir Bikram Shahadev - 1999
• Subikhayat Trishathi Patta (3rd) prize by His Majesty the King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shahadev - 2003
• 3rd Supradipta Birendra Prajatantra Bhaskar prize by His Majesty the King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shahadev - 2005
• Best Player Award of the Year 2003 prize by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Paras Bir Bikram Shahadev - 2004
• SAMSUNG Blue Passion Award in Asian Olympic Qualifying Game - 2007
• Nepal Sports Journalist forum (NSJF) LG Player of the Year Award - 2007
• Nepal National and International Players Association (NNIPA) Player of the Year Award - 2007
• Dasharath Chand Medhavi Honour - 2010
• Yuba Pratibha and Khelkud Samman by Sports Ministry - 2010
• Best Player Award on 4th National Games - 1999
• Best Player Award of the Year 1999 in Far Western Region - 2000
• Deuda Award Western Region, Nepal - 2004
• Ambassador For Peace Award - 2005
• Deuda Award from Western Region, Nepal - 2006
• Yogendra Smiriti Braery Award by Nepal Police - 2006
• Nepal Sports Journalist forum (NSJF) LG Player of the Year Award - 2006
• Nepal National and International Players Association (NNIPA) Player of the Year Award - 2006
• Martyrs Dasarath Chand Memorial Trust Award - 2007
• Dasharath Chand Award - 2010
• Nepal Sports Journalist Forum (NSJF) Special Award Of The Year - 2011

Appreciation Award

• Dabur Nepal Pvt. Ltd., (3 times)
• Nepal Tae-kwon-do Association, (3 times)
• National Sports Council, (5 Times)
• Nepal Olympic Committee, (3 times) 
• Pokhara Badminton Club, 
• National Youth Trust, 
• Dhangadhi Chamber of Commerce, (3 times)
• Football Association of Dhangadi, 
• Hamro Nepal, 
• Himali Mahila Club, 
• Lyaku Tae-kwon-do Club, 
• Nepal Commerce Campus, 
• Three Star Club, (3 times)
• Guras Kala Mandir and Culture Group, 
• Nepal National and International Players Association, (3 times) 
• Banepa Tae-kwon-do Club, 
• Ghatal Baba Culture Group, 
• Nepali Congress, CPN(UML), RPP,
• Sathi (NGO), 
• LG Company,
• KIA Motors, 
• Gantantrik Sports Association,
• Nepal Football Association, (ANFA) -2 Times
• Dhangadhi Taekwondo Dojang- 4 Times
• Mahakali Taekwondo Dojang- 4 Times

Current Position/Affiliated

• National Coach, Taekwondo, Nepal Sports Council
• National & International Referee, Taekwondo
• President, Nepal National & Int’l Players Association (NNIPA) - 2008 to till Now.
• President, “Athlete Commission” NOC, Nepal
• Executive Board Member of Nepal Taekwondo Association (NTA)
• Founder Vice-President of Nepal National & Int’l Players Association (NNIPA)
• Founder Member of Nepal Sports Club
• Vice-President of Nepal Sports Museum
• Black Belt 5’th Dan In Taekwondo Discipline Martial From WTF
• National Taekwondo Player Since 1995 AD till 2011
• Graduation in Taekwondo Instructor Course from WTF

Coaching Career

• Tae-kwon-do Coach, Little Angel's Higher Secondary School from 1999 to 2003
• Tae-Kwon-Do Coach, Living stone Higher Secondary School from 2001 to 2005
• Tae-Kwon-Do Coach, Sports and Discipline In-Charge, Himalayan White House Int'l College, from 2005 to till now
• Tae-Kwon-Do Coach, 31^st US National Tae-kwon-do Championship 2005 held in Oregon, USA
• Tae-Kwon-Do Coach, 3^rd Ambassador Cup National Championship 2005 held in Nepal
• Tae-kwon-do Coach in 3^rd Koshi International Invitation Tae-kwon-do Championship 2005 held in Nepal
• Participated as a Tae-kwon-do Coach in 1^st National Gantantrik Sports Festival 2007 held in Nepal
• Tae-kwon-do Coach, US Open Taekwondo Championship 2009 held in Las Vegas, USA
• Tae-kwon-do Coach, 26^th Summer Universiade 2011 held in Shenzhen, China
• Tae-kwon-do Coach, 12^th World University Taekwondo Championship 2012 held in Pocheon Korea
• Tae-kwon-do Coach, 3^rd Asian University Taekwondo Championship 2012 held in Saba, Malaysia
• Tae-kwon-do Coach, World Taekwondo Championship, Mexico
• Tae-kwon-do Coach, 17^th Asian Games 2015 held in Incheon, Korea
• Tae-kwon-do National Coach, 12^th SAG 2016 held in India
• Tae-kwon-do National Coach, 13^th SAG 2019 held in Nepal (History Maker)

Professional Experience

• Worked as Trainee of Generation of Peace Program 2009, Jordan
• Worked as a Captain of National Tae-Kwon-Do Team from 2002 to 2011
• Sports Coordinator and Discipline In-Charge, Premier Int'l College from 2011 Jan to till now
•  Coordinator, 1^st Mt Everest Int’l Tae-kwon-do Championship 2011, Kathmandu, Nepal
• Tae-kwon-do Official, 28^th Summer Universiade, Gwangju, South Korea
• Worked as General Secretary, 1^st Mt. Everest Championship 2011, Nepal
• Worked as General Secretary 2^nd Mt. Everest Championship 2014, Nepal
• Worked as a Board Member of “Organizing Committee” in 6^th National Game, Dhangadhi