Asia Cup Triathlon and South Asia Championship Conclude in Pokhara; Winners Announcedf

March 20, Kathmandu – The Nepal Triathlon Association successfully organized and hosted the 7th Asia Cup Triathlon and the 14th South Asia Triathlon Championship on Saturday in Pokhara.

According to the association, the event significantly enhanced Nepal’s reputation in the international sports arena. The competition featured top athletes from various countries.

A total of 41 athletes from Nepal, Japan, Slovakia, Uzbekistan, South Korea, Singapore, Oman, Estonia, and India participated in the event.

In the Asia Cup Triathlon men’s category, Japan’s Hukuto Owara secured first place with a time of 54 minutes and 30 seconds. Fellow Japanese athlete Mitsuho Muchizuki took second place, while Uzbekistan’s Alexander Kurishov finished third.

In the women’s category, Japan’s Sarika Nakayama won the gold medal with a time of 1 hour and 16 seconds. Uzbekistan’s Alina Khakimova was the runner-up, and Japan’s Minori Ikona claimed third place.

The top five finishers were awarded cash prizes of USD 630, 525, 429, 315, and 210 respectively, along with medals and certificates.

In the South Asia Triathlon Championship, India’s Yajat Kandanda secured first place in the men’s category, followed by Khundrakpam Metei in second, and Nepal’s Maulik Maharjan in third place.

In the women’s category, India’s Dolly Devidas Patil finished first, Mansi Mohty took second place, and Nepal’s Yuska Maharjan came third.

The association expressed gratitude to all organizations, sponsors, volunteers, security personnel, media, and spectators for their support in making the event successful.

Special thanks were extended to the Gandaki Province government, National Sports Council, Pokhara Metropolitan City, and Nepal Tourism Board Gandaki Province for their cooperation.

Association President Nilendra Raj Shrestha affirmed the commitment to organize such international competitions in the future and to develop Nepal as a premier hub for sports tourism.