Rai, Budha win title of Jumla Rara Ultra Marathon

Priya Rai from Khotang and Dhir Budha of Jumla have emerged as the champions in the women's and men's categories respectively of the Jumla-Rara Ultra Marathon Tournament. The 49-kilometer race from Jumla to Rara Lake in Mugu was organized by the Karnali Sports Club, Jumla. With their victories, Priya and Dhir have each bagged a cash prize of Rs 100,000. Rajyalaxmi Rawat from Guthichaur rural municipality of Jumla (women) and Dal Kunwar from Tatopani rural municipality-7 (men) claimed the second positions, receiving Rs 75,000 each. Similarly, Anita Budha from Tila rural municipality and Sher Bahadur Budha from Kanakasundari-3 secured third positions, receiving Rs 50,000 each. The competition witnessed the participation of 80 athletes from within the country and abroad. Besides, the main marathon, various short-distance competitions were also organized, including a 5-kilometer open race, a 1-kilometer event for children, a 5-kilometer race for school-level participants, a 1-kilometer run for senior citizens, a 5-kilometer competition among employees, and a 5-kilometer race for the business community. The primary objective of the event is to promote sports tourism globally and the identity of Karnali province through sports, it is said. Source: National News Agency Nepal