Mundum Trail Ultra Race-2082: Nirmala, Binod win Titles

Nirmala Rai of Khotang and Binod Thapa Magar have won the titles of the Mundum Trail Ultra Race–2082 BS.

Nirmala completed the 60-kilometer ultra race in the women’s category in 8 hours and 20 minutes, while Binod finished the race in 6 hours and 50 minutes to secure the men’s title.
Similarly, Ashma Bishwakarma from Rolpa became the first runner-up in the women’s category, completing the race in 9 hours and 21 minutes, while Angphurba Sherpa of Solukhumbu stood third with a time of 10 hours and 56 minutes.

In the men’s category, Arjun Kulung from Solukhumbu secured second place, completing the race in 6 hours and 56 minutes, while Milan Kulung from the same district finished third in 7 hours and 6 minutes.

The race started from Kopche of Hatuwagadhi Rural Municipality-9, Bhojpur and concluded at Tawa Bhanjyang of Sakela Rural Municipality-3 in Khotang. The route covered Bayam and Thamdanda in Aamchowk Rural Municipality, as well as Pamakhang Bhanjyang, Kapache, and Panchdhare in Sakela Rural Municipality-3.

The winners received cash prizes of Rs 80,000, Rs 60,000 and Rs 40,000 for the first, second and third places respectively.

In the 45-kilometer open men’s category, Amit Gurung of Kathmandu won the title, while Ramesh Limbu of Taplejung secured second place and Umesh Rai of Bhojpur finished third. In the women’s category, Pushpa Limbu of Panchthar became first, followed by Roshani Budha of Jumla the second and Rushma Rai of Bhojpur the third.

In the veteran men’s category, Yamanath Limbu of Dharan won the title, while Bijay Krishna Rai, also from Dharan, became the first runner-up and Resham Limbu from Sunsari finished third. In the veteran women’s category, Jamuna Rai and Binita Rai from Bhojpur secured first and second positions respectively.

Koshi Province Minister for Tourism, Forest and Environment, Bhim Prajauli, distributed awards, trophies, medals and certificates to the winners.

On the occasion, the Minister said that the Tawabhanjyang area, the origin of the Mundum Trail, has high potential for tourism development and the government is committed to its further promotion.

Swiss Ambassador to Nepal Dr Danielle Meuwly, President of the Koshi Province Assembly’s Economic Development Committee Binod Bantawa, and local representatives were present on the occasion. (RSS)