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The eighth edition of the Annapurna Post Corporate Badminton organized by the Annapurna Media Network concluded amidst a special function on Saturday.

A three-day event was organized at the covered hall of the Nepal Army Physical Training and Sports Center in Lagankhel, Lalitpur.

During the program, Annapurna Network Chairman Rameshwor Thapa welcomed the guests by giving flowers and plants.

Addressing the concluding ceremony, Nepal Bankers’ Association President Anil Kumar Upadhyay said that the Annapurna Corporate Badminton has made a different impression in the corporate sector.

“Not only in Nepal, this tournament has become successful in making an identity abroad also,” he said, adding, “The campaign against climate change started by the Annapurna has sent a different message in the world.”

“We also need to learn from Chairman Rameshwar Thapa, who has contributed to the society and the nation from various fields,” Chairman Upadhyay said.

On the occasion, Nepal Badminton Association Chairman Ramji Bahadur Shrestha expressed his happiness for making the tournament successful in this critical situation.

Giving a welcome speech at the program, Editor of Annapurna Post Akhanda Bhandari said that the Annapurna Media Network has started a campaign of building a healthy nation.

Meanwhile, Ganesh Rayamajhi of Lumbini General Insurance won the title of Banking/Insurance Men’s single.

Similarly, Bishal Khadka of Bindhyabasini Printing and Press clinched the title of Regular Men’s Single.

Likewise, Bishwas Khadka and Bishwas Nepal grabbed the title of Regular Men’s Doubles.

Santosh Sapkota has debuted in acting career through a new music video ‘Man Pareki Pauda’. He has played a supporting role in the song written by Mani Sapkota and sung by Smriti Magar and Sapkota himself.

Madan Khadka and Anil Rana respectively have directed and edited the video which has featured Arjun Sapkota, Ishwar Bhandari, Gumi Gharti, and other artists.

‘Banki Chari’, the song released two years ago has gained over 10 million views on YouTube. Arjun Sapkota, along with Devi Gharti Magar had sung it which was aired from Sapkota’s YouTube Channel. Lyricist Krishna Basyal had written the song.

The music video directed by Smriti Timalsina aka Guru Aama featuring Sapkota himself, Raju Dhakal, and Karishma Dhakal tells a break-up story.

Singer Bikki Pariyar has released his new music video ‘Ekai Najarma’ where model duo Bikash Lamichhane and Bina Raut are seen in a romantic aura. The song written by Bishnubabu Devkota has music by Tika Dahal.

The music video is directed by Keshav Raj Bhatta and has been edited by Dinson Shah.