7th Asia Cup Triathlon and 14th South Asia Triathlon Championship Successfully Conclude in Pokhara, Here Are the Winners
News Summary
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- The 7th Asia Cup Triathlon and the 14th South Asia Triathlon Championship were successfully held in Pokhara.
- In the Asia Cup Triathlon, Japan’s Hakuto Owara won the men’s gold medal, while Sarika Nakayama took the women’s gold.
- In the South Asia Triathlon, India’s Yajat Kandanda won first place in the men’s category, and Dolly Devidas Patil secured the women’s title.
March 20, Kathmandu – The 7th Asia Cup Triathlon and the 14th South Asia Triathlon Championship were successfully conducted on Saturday in Pokhara, organized by the Nepal Triathlon Association.
The Association stated that the event enhanced Nepal’s prestige in the international sports arena, featuring participation from top athletes across various countries.
A total of 41 athletes from Nepal, Japan, Slovakia, Uzbekistan, South Korea, Singapore, Oman, Estonia, and India competed in the event.
In the Asia Cup Triathlon, Japan’s Hakuto Owara secured first place in the men’s category with a time of 54 minutes and 30 seconds. Mitsuho Muchizuki (Japan) finished second, and Alexander Kurishov from Uzbekistan placed third.
In the women’s category, Japan’s Sarika Nakayama claimed the gold medal, completing the race in 1 hour and 16 seconds. Uzbekistan’s Alina Khakimova took second place, followed by Minori Ikona from Japan in third.
The top five finishers received medals, certificates, and cash prizes amounting to 630, 525, 429, 315, and 210 US dollars, respectively.
Similarly, in the South Asia Triathlon Championship, India’s Yajat Kandanda won the men’s title, with Khundrakpam Meitei taking second place, and Nepal’s Maulik Maharjan finishing third.
On the women’s side, Dolly Devidas Patil from India secured first place, Mansi Mohti came second, and Yuska Maharjan of Nepal ranked third.
The Association expressed gratitude to all organizations, sponsors, volunteers, security personnel, media, and spectators who contributed to the success of the event.
Special thanks were extended to the Gandaki Provincial Government, National Sports Council, Pokhara Metropolitan City, and the Nepal Tourism Board Gandaki Province for their assistance.
Nepal Triathlon Association President Nilendra Raj Shrestha affirmed the commitment to continue hosting such international competitions in the future, aiming to develop Nepal as a hub for sports tourism.
