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Kaski, Oct 10: Narendra Singh Rawat from Sudurpaschim Province has won the third edition of the mountain race competition held in Pokhara on Saturday.
Competing in the event, Rawat successfully defended his title by completing the designated 8-kilometer course in 34 minutes and 35 seconds. Rawat, a native of Baitadi, had also won the title in the previous edition. 
Along with the win, Rawat received a cash prize of Rs 50,000, a medal, and a certificate. Meanwhile, Gautam Shrestha completed the course in 35 minutes and 16 seconds, coming second and winning cash prize of Rs 30,000.
Likewise, Neeraj Bhatta Chhetri finished third with a time of 35 minutes and 29 seconds, receiving a prize of Rs 15,000. 
Meanwhile, in the women's category, Dirpa Basnet from Khotang secured first place, completing the eight-kilometer distance in 48 minutes and 13 seconds. She received a cash prize of Rs 15,000.
Similarly, Dorpata Kathayat finished second with a time of 50 minutes and 20 seconds, winning Rs 7,000. Minu Budha took third place with a time of 51 minutes and 13 seconds, receiving Rs 5,000. 
In the U-16 category, Kamal BK, Muluk Singh Khatri, and Saksham Bohora secured first, second, and third places, respectively. 
Organized by the Pokhara Promotion Center and Pokhara Click to mark World Tourism Day, the race began at the World Peace Pagoda and concluded at Buddha Park, passing through the Mahadev statue and the ward office. 
Pokhara Metropolitan City Mayor Dhanraj Acharya, Pokhara-22 Ward Chairperson Himlal Baral, Metropolitan Chief Administrative Officer Rajan Paudel and other guests presented the prize and certificates to the winners.