Thunderbolts Cup: GEMS claims the Champion’s Trophy

The Thunderbolts Cup that began on Sept 23 has concluded on Sunday with the host, GEMS School lifting the Champion’s Trophy with a cash prize of Rs 5,00,000 earning the highest points in 10 different athletic events and their 24 sub categories amongst an overwhelming participation of over 100 schools and 4,000 students from different regions and cities of the country.

The closing ceremony was attended by the Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Dhanraj Gurung as the Guest of honor. Congratulating the winners and the participants he said, “Today’s youths are the future of the nation who will be representing the nation tomorrow in the international community. Therefore, such sports initiatives play an instrumental role in the holistic development of the youth, and the Government of Nepal is ever ready to support such initiatives.” 

Together with the winners of the sporting events, the host, GEMS School also recognised and honored various event partners with medals, souvenirs and certificates.

On behalf of the organizing school, the Sports Director, Mr. Saurav Singh expressed his gratitude to the participating schools with a hope to see them in the next Thunderbolts Cup Event in 2024.