National Youth Federation Nepal Organizes 10K Run in Kathmandu

Kathmandu. A '10K NYFN Run' was organized in Kathmandu on Friday on the occasion of the 37th anniversary of the National Youth Federation. The 10K run was organized with the aim of connecting youth with sports, discipline, health, positive thinking, and social responsibility with the slogan 'Sports for Health, Sports for the Nation', informed Maharaj Gurung, Central President of Youth Federation Nepal. The run, which was technically supported by the Athletics Association of Nepal, started at 6:30 AM from Dashrath Stadium in Tripureshwor, circled Koteshwor, and concluded at Dashrath Stadium. After being inaugurated by Nepal's record-holding runner Baikuntha Manandhar, the top five athletes in this 10K run received cash prizes. The athletes were Rajan Rokaya (29:56.9) first, Khadkabahadur Khadka (30:26.7) second, Mukeshbahadur Pal (31:00.2) third, Sanjay Shrestha (31:07.4) fourth, and Sushil Shahi (32:07.6) fifth.

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