A Marathon that Keeps the War Memory at Bay
Aug 12, 2024
Marathon

A Marathon that Keeps the War Memory at Bay

by Janak Nepal

      The 250 years long history of modern Nepal witnessed three crucial battles. The first battle occurred during the unification of Nepal (1743-1803). The expansion campaign of the Gorkha kingdom started by king Prithvi Narayan Shah expanded the territory of Nepal after annexing the Baise-Chaubise kingdoms. The second war happened when the British rule that colonized India through the East India Company attack...

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Gopi and Santoshi triumph at Nepalgunj marathon
Jan 18, 2024
Marathon Main News

Gopi and Santoshi triumph at Nepalgunj marathon

Nepal APF Club’s Gopi Chandra Parki won the Nepalgunj Marathon and Santoshi Shrestha completed her hat-trick in women’s half marathon on November 25. Gopi – who won the 13th South Asian Games gold medal in the 5,000m race – completed the 42.195km distance in two hours, 21 minutes and 39 seconds for his second title in Nepalgunj. Defending champion Khadag Bahadur Khadka of Tribhuvan Army Club came second in 2:2

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Nepalgunj Marathon following the history
Jun 23, 2023
Marathon

Nepalgunj Marathon following the history

by Himesh

  A wise debate sparked in the 13th South Asian Games held in Nepal. And the topic was about the first gold medalist for the South Asian Game history. As the history of the game starts from the Nepal in 1984, the first Gold won by country has vital meaning. The problem is created when we lacked the historical facts about SAAF. Despite all adverse situations we were determined to find it. Even among the players partic...

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Nepalgunj considered best route for marathon
Nov 11, 2022
News

Nepalgunj considered best route for marathon

The Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) has recognized the Nepalgunj Marathon race which has been organized since 2015 in Nepalgunj. AIMS has given full membership to the Nepalgunj Marathon and has included the date of the event in its annual calendar. The annual calendar of AIMS includes the dates of races held at various locations around the world. In a ceremony held today in Kathmandu, t...

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Nepalgunj Marathon granted with AIMS Membership
Nov 08, 2022
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Nepalgunj Marathon granted with AIMS Membership

Nepalgunj Marathon has been granted with the membership of the highest body of world marathons, the Association of International Marathon and Distance Race (AIMS). The eighth edition of the Nepalgunj Marathon, scheduled to be held on 10th December, received AIMS certification for the 42.195 KM marathon, 21.097 KM half marathon, 10 KM, and 5 KM races in September. AIMS granted the Nepalgunj Marathon membership as i...

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