Baluwatar: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli today distributed awards to sportspersons, coaches, and managers who have achieved significant victories for Nepal in international competitions.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Bijay Sinjali received a cash prize of Rs 6.5 million from Prime Minister Oli after winning a bronze medal in the 3rd Taolu World Cup, which took place in Yokohama, Japan, from October 23 to 28, 2024. This prestigious event was organized by the Japan Wushu Taijiquan Federation. The award ceremony was organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and held at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar.
In addition to Sinjali’s recognition, the Nepali women’s Kabbadi team, including player Manamati Bista, was awarded a cash prize of Rs 150,000 each for securing a bronze medal in the Sixth Asian Kabbadi Championship held in Iran from March 4 to 10, this year. Arjun Nepali was also honored with a cash prize of Rs 300,000 for winning a silver medal at the CAVA Men’s U20 Volleyball Championship held in Sri Lanka from October 6 to 12, 2024.
The Cabinet had previously announced the honors and awards for these winning athletes on June 23, in line with the National Sports Development, Rules-2079 BS. Bipin Prasad Sharma and his team were also congratulated by the Prime Minister for their victory against Singapore in the ACC U-16 East Zone Cup.
During the ceremony, Prime Minister Oli emphasized the government’s commitment to developing and promoting the sports sector. He highlighted that dedication, practice, and professionalism are crucial for success in sports. “Our efforts continue to promote sports in an organized way. The promotion of this sector is one of the top priorities of the government, and sports personalities are also progressing professionally,” he stated. The Prime Minister also expressed gratitude and congratulations to the players, their coaches, and managers for enhancing the country’s pride and prestige on an international level.
Minister for Youth and Sports, Tejulal Chaudhary, also addressed the gathering, announcing that the sports sector’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year has nearly doubled. He shared that significant progress has been made in constructing the cricket stadium in Kirtipur, contributing to the vibrancy of the country’s sports sector.