Chhapendra Neupane has won first place in a horse racing tournament organised in Jumla. The sporting event was hosted by Chandannath Municipality, with joint organisation from the local animal hospital and animal service office, alongside coordination from Karnali Kala Tatha Sanskriti Samrakshan Munch Jumla. Chandannath Municipality Mayor Rajusingh Kathayat explained that the competition was held to preserve Jumli horses, establish their distinct identity, and publicise them to encourage tourism. The municipal leader stated that the event is given continuity to achieve these goals. Gyanendra Budthapa, chief of the Jumla animal hospital and animal service office, stated that the horse race connects local art and culture with tourism development while working to safeguard native equines. Key awards at the event featured NPR 15,000 (15 thousand) for the runner-up position alongside NPR 10,000 (10 thousand).
Chhapendra Neupane Wins Horse Racing Contest in Jumla
The event in Chandannath Municipality aimed to protect Jumli horses and promote tourism.
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In short
- Chhapendra Neupane took first place in the Jumla horse racing competition.
- Chandannath Municipality organised the race to preserve and promote local Jumli horses.
- Prize amounts awarded at the event included NPR 15,000 and NPR 10,000.
From public sources and the WeNepal research team
https://wenepal.com/article/chhapendra-neupane-wins-horse-racing-contest-in-jumla-20261018
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