Kathmandu, Nepal, April 16, 2024: The President of Nepal Olympic Committee, Mr. Jeevan Ram Shrestha, bid farewell to marathon runner Gopichandra Parki as he prepares for the London Marathon on Sunday, April 21.
The journey to the London Marathon was made possible through the collaborative efforts of Nepal Run UK and the organisers of the Dhara Nepalgunj Marathon. Parki's remarkable victory in the Nepalgunj Marathon earned him this opportunity to compete in one of the six major marathons in the world.
Adding to the support, the KL Dugar Group stepped forward to sponsor the athlete with a contribution of 100,000 Nepali Rupees.
Li-Ning sportswear companay sponsored the sports kit for the participant.
President Shrestha took the opportunity to extend his best wishes to the athlete for the upcoming London Marathon. Additionally, he encouraged more corporate entities to actively engage in sports initiatives, emphasising their crucial role in nurturing and promoting athletic talent within Nepal.