NC honors Paralympic bronze medalist Palesha Govardhan with cash prize
The event was graced by Sher Bahadur Deuba, the President of the Nepali Congress, who personally presented Palesha with the award.
KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress party has honored Palesha Govardhan, the bronze medalist in the Para Olympics, in a ceremony held today.
In recognition of his exceptional achievement and contribution to Nepali sports, Palesha was presented with a cash prize of five lakhs Nepalese Rupees along with a certificate of honor.
During a special ceremony held on Sunday at the Nepali Congress Central Office in Sanepa, party President Sher Bahadur Deuba presented Palesha Govardhan with a check for five lakh Nepalese Rupees in recognition of her remarkable achievement.
Palesha earned a bronze medal in the women’s 57 kg K-44 category at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, held on Aug 30.
She secured victory against Serbia’s Marija Micev with a score of 15-8, making history as the first Nepali athlete to win a medal at the Paralympics.
Deuba lauded Palesha for his remarkable performance and dedication, emphasizing the importance of supporting and celebrating athletes who bring pride to the nation.
The ceremony was attended by several notable figures from the party and the sporting community, who expressed their admiration and support for Palesha.
