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The result was delete. ✗plicit 13:17, 31 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Siddhartha Cricket Stadium (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)
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Contested redirect without improvement (along with a personal attack). Searches did not turn up enough in-depth coverage from independent, reliable sources to support meeting WP:GNG. Onel5969 TT me 22:53, 15 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- If this was a state level sports stadium in the US would this deletion nomination ever have been put forward? Let's try and counter - not reinforce - Wikipedia's bias problems. Atrapalhado (talk) 09:20, 16 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
KEEP
This is a perfectly valid article that should not have been put forward for deletion (if you get your kicks deleting articles people have worked hard on, at least focus on the many thousands of unnecessary articles on US sports and popular culture, rather than seeking to scrap valid articles from non western/ non Anglosphere country topics which are inevitably harder to source but no less notable).
Anyway, this is clearly a major regional cricket ground in Nepal. Sources make clear it's one of the grounds for the major cricket tournament in the country. The article is substantially developed. Yes it needs more sources but the source cited is independent and provides good material. If our friend who put this forward for deletion wanted to do something more useful with their time, he/she could readily add additional sources from independent professional cricketing sites which can be readily found on Google. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Atrapalhado (talk • contribs) 23:42, 15 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
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The result was delete. ✗plicit 14:19, 16 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Bipin Joshi (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)
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Meets WP:ONEEVENT, coverage is only related to his capture, does it inherently make the subject notable? GrabUp - Talk 08:22, 9 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Bipin Joshi is currently a highly important and sensitive figure for Nepal. He was abducted by Hamas on October 7, 2023, and has now been held hostage in Gaza for over 580 days. He was the only Nepali citizen among those taken during the attack, which makes his case not just unique but also deeply significant at both national and international levels.
- Even though he is a student, the entire nation of Nepal has been emotionally invested in his return. Since 2023, his case has been covered by over two dozen reliable national and international media outlets, including BBC, Al Jazeera, Republic World, Nepal Times, and many others.
- This is not merely a personal incident — it is also a human rights and geopolitical issue. His story has also been featured prominently in Israeli media, which further highlights his global relevance.
- While the current article contains several references, there are many more verifiable and reputable sources that can still be added. Therefore, we kindly request that the article not be deleted but given time and space for further improvement.
- Anyone can search “Bipin Joshi Hamas” online and immediately see how widely covered and notable this individual is, especially in the context of Nepal–Israel relations and the events of October 7.
- For all these reasons, please consider keeping this article. It provides more than just factual information — it reflects a story that continues to matter to thousands across borders.Rohanshresrha (talk) 11:10, 9 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Delete: Not sure he's any more notable than the other hostages... Could be a name in the list, but I don't see that this individual is more or less important than anyone else in the same situation. Some coverage, but it's either about the event or efforts to get the person back, showing the kidnapping is the notable event, not this person. Oaktree b (talk) 14:13, 9 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Thank you for your thoughts and perspective!
- However, Bipin Joshi is not just one of many hostages held by Hamas — he is also known for his act of bravery on October 7, where he reportedly picked up and threw back a grenade that Hamas militants had thrown inside the shelter where he and 10 other Nepali students were hiding. His action potentially saved lives.
- Regarding individual media coverage: there are multiple reputable Nepali news articles that focus entirely on Bipin Joshi himself, not just the larger incident.
- It is also important to note that out of the 251 individuals taken hostage by Hamas on October 7, Bipin Joshi was the only Nepali citizen — someone who had no prior involvement in the war or any political connection to Hamas or Israel.
- Because of this, his case has been raised repeatedly in Nepal's Parliament, and even by the Prime Minister. Major national media outlets in Nepal have been reporting on him consistently for over 580 days. I can absolutely add those references to the article if needed — many of them are still being collected and formatted.
- Now, regarding why the article focuses on Bipin Joshi by name:
- The reason is simple — across Nepal, thousands of people have been actively searching online to know who Bipin Joshi is, how he was captured by Hamas, and what his current status is. This article responds to that public interest and awareness.
- Once again, I respectfully emphasize that Bipin Joshi is not just one among hundreds of hostages. He is a nationally recognized figure in Nepal, and his case continues to represent a significant humanitarian concern.
- That’s why a dedicated article on him is appropriate and necessary on a platform like Wikipedia.
- Many more individual news articles focusing solely on his story are still being added — this is just the beginning of the page.
- Thank you.Rohanshresrha (talk) 17:00, 9 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- "Reportedly picking up" a grenade isn't terribly notable either. We don't have an article that talks about that. Oaktree b (talk) 18:43, 9 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Please don't ping me, I have no ability to modify/close the discussion. I've said what I have to say about this. Oaktree b (talk) 22:03, 9 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
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