Narendra wins Pokhara Mountain Race

Kaski, Oct 10: Narendra Singh Rawat from Sudurpaschim Province has won the third edition of the mountain race competition held in Pokhara on Saturday.     

Competing in the event, Rawat successfully defended his title by completing the designated 8-kilometer course in 34 minutes and 35 seconds. Rawat, a native of Baitadi, had also won the title in the previous edition.     

Along with the win, Rawat received a cash prize of Rs 50,000, a medal, and a certificate. Meanwhile, Gautam Shrestha completed the course in 35 minutes and 16 seconds, coming second and winning cash prize of Rs 30,000.