Epic Himalayan Duathlon at Namchi

Namchi, 9th April(IPR): An Epic Himalayan Duathlon under Nasha Mukth Bharat Abhiyan was held at Namchi, today. Organized by District Administration Namchi in partnership with Ride Sikkim, Hub Outdoor, Mountain Bulls and Sherpa and Sons had a total number of 66 participants from places namely that of Chhattisgarh, West Bengal and neighbouring country Nepal. They were supported by Sikkimese sports personnels as well.
These races were flagged off at Bhaichung Stadium by the Chief Guest Chairperson Building and Housing Department Mr.Tashi Dorjee Tamang, also present amongst others were DC (Namchi) Mr. M. Bharani Kumar, ( Former National Football Player) Mr. Basant Yonzon, Indian Super League Football Player Mr. Nim Dorjee Tamang and other stakeholders and officials.
The sporting event was open for 18 years and above for both men and women competitors challenging in various categories such as 5 km Sprint Distance, 20 Km Cycle (MTB only) and 2.5 Km run.
In Women’s group Indra Kala Nembang and Manju Kumari Kharga from Nepal stood in the first and second position in all the three categories, while Sabitri Rai from Sikkim secured the third position.
Simarly, in men’s bracket participants from Nepal Man Bahadur Thapa, Basant Tharu and Nawraj Neupane secured the first, second and third position in all the three different categories.