Paris Paralympics historic medal winner taekwondo player Palesa Goverdhan returned home on Wednesday.
She had won a bronze medal in the women's K44 under 57 kg weight category of the taekwondo competition in the Paralympics held in Paris, France.
National Sports Council Member Secretary Tankalal Ghising among others welcomed Nepali team including Goverdhan at the Tribhuvan International Airport this morning.
She is the first Nepali player to win a medal at an Olympic level.
Goverdhan won the bronze medal for Nepal by defeating Marija Micev of Serbia 15-8.
related news
Heavy rainfall likely in some places of Karnali, Sudurpaschim Provinces
Sept. 13, 2024, 8:41 a.m.
‘Pancheshwar should not be extended under any pretext’
Sept. 13, 2024, 8:36 a.m.
Former lawmaker Shrestha nabbed for selling drugs
Sept. 12, 2024, 9:45 p.m.
TIA urges passengers not to use 'khada' and garland in course of security check
Sept. 12, 2024, 2:04 p.m.
Karnali Highway obstructed again
Sept. 12, 2024, 9:25 a.m.
Heavy rainfall likely at some places of two provinces
Sept. 12, 2024, 9:22 a.m.
PM Oli joins global leaders at 79th UNGA
Sept. 11, 2024, 9:42 p.m.
Monsoon expected to become active from Thursday evening
Sept. 11, 2024, 9:33 p.m.
Comments