April 30, Kathmandu – Ward 15 of Kathmandu Metropolitan City honored athletes from its community on the occasion of the Swayambhu Festival. The ward organized an athlete recognition ceremony and a sports exhibition at the Earthquake Memorial Multipurpose Hall.
Jeevan Ram Shrestha, President of the Nepal Olympic Committee, and Ishwar Man Dangol, Chairperson of Ward 15, honored several athletes including Navita Shrestha, nine-time national women’s table tennis champion, Olympian skier Safal Ram Shrestha, along with dozens of other athletes, former players, and coaches from various sports disciplines.
The event also featured demonstrations of Usu and Kung Fu martial arts. Additionally, athletes with Olympic scholarships in table tennis and badminton presented their sports skills and participated in exhibition matches. Alongside diverse cultural and entertainment programs, the Swayambhu Festival incorporates sports activities as well. The festival, which began on April 25, will continue until May 2.
