Sushmita Kandel felicitated

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KATHMANDU, May 10 - Sushmita Kandel, the teenage martial art sensation, was felicitated today in a function organized by Chhahari Youth Club for her achievements in various national and international championships over the years.

Her Royal Highness Princess Shruti Rajya Laxmi Devi Rana handed over a cheque of Rs 100,000 along with a felicitation letter to the youngest ever national champion in the function held at the Birendra International Convention Center.

Speaking at the occasion, Sushmita promised her well wishers to add more medals to her already illustrious career. She further added that her success was not only her own but a result of the efforts put in by many individuals including her coach Indra Shahi and her father, Sita Ram Kandel. Sushmita, who was awarded Gorkha Dakshin Bahu and the Trishakti Patta last year, has won a phenomenal 59 national and international medals of which 37 are gold - all at an age of just 17.

Besides Sushmita, Thaneshwor Rai was also felicitated for his contribution to the martial arts. Similarly, Indra Shahi, Sushmita’s trainer for nine years and World United Martial Arts Federation were also felicitated.

Nepal Sports Journalists Forum (NSJF) was also felicitated for its contribution in spreading sports to national and international arena. Mukunda Bogati, president of the forum and sports journalist of Kantipur Publication received the letter on behalf of the forum.

Financial support for Shahi

KATHMANDU, May 10 (PR) - A meeting of Asian Football Confederation (AFC) executive committee held today decided to award family of late Tika Ram Shahi US$ 10,000 as financial support for his contribution to Nepali football as a football administrator.

The motion was tabled in the meeting by Ganesh Thapa, President of FIFA supported ANFA and a member of AFC Executive Committee. The motion was passed unanimously. Moreover, the members from the participating countries also promised to help in personal capacity as well as through their associations. Late Tika Ram Shahi, a member of AFC technical committee, was instrumental in the development of the game not only in Nepal but also whole of Asia,.