Mechinagar: Twenty-three-year-olds Sharad Singh and Pushpa Limbu of Damak have claimed first place in the men’s and women’s categories respectively in the ‘Mechinagar Run 2082’, a marathon organized by Youth for Society. The event was held to honor the martyrs of the Gen-Z movement.
According to National News Agency Nepal, in the men’s category, 16-year-old Shiva Karki of Birtamod secured second place, while Mingsen Limbu of Damak came in third. In the women’s category, Mandira Mahatara and Rubina Mahatara, both from Damak, finished in second and third places respectively.
The winners received cash prizes, with the first place receiving Rs. 5,000, the second Rs. 3,000, and the third Rs. 2,000. The race commenced from Jyamirgadhi and concluded at Dhulabari within Mechinagar Municipality.
Jayaram Dahal, a member of the organizing team, Youth for Society, reported that a total of 164 young athletes participated in the competition, comprising 156 male and 18 female athletes from various parts of the Jhapa district.
In addition, the society announced financial assistance of Rs 50,000 for the families of Dinesh Rajbanshi and Gopal Sedhai, who were martyred in the Gen-Z Movement from Jhapa. During the closing ceremony, the amount was handed over to Sapna Rajbanshi, mother of martyr Dinesh Rajbanshi.
Sanjeev Rai, Principal of East Horizon English Secondary School in Dhulabari, pledged at the same ceremony to cover all educational expenses for the family members of Gen-Z martyrs from Jhapa.