President Paudel honors Paralympics medalist Palesa Govardhan

KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel has honored the Nepali team including Taekwondo player Palesa Govardhan who won a historic bronze medal in the recent Paris Paralympics.

President Paudel and first lady Sabita Paudel honored bronze medalist Palesa and her team by garlanding them amidst a programme organized at the President’s Office, Shitalniwas today.

Govardhan and her coach Kabiraj Negi Lama were honored and felicitated on the occasion.

Extending best wishes to the Govardhan, President Paudel viewed her performance had earned Nepal a reputation. She would excel further to secure a gold medal, he hoped.

The function was also attended by Minister for Youths and Sports, Teju Lal Chaudhari, Palesa’s parents, and officials of sports association.

In the Paralympics held in Paris, Govardhan defeated her Serbian competitor in the 57-women category of taekwondo K-44, thereby clinching the bronze medal.

It is a historic moment for the Nepali sports sector, as Govardhan becomes the first ever to win an Olympic bronze medal in the Paralympics.