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Khushiman Gharti of Kaski triumphed in the Men Elite competition, where competitors raced over eight laps of the 3.2 km trail. Gharti completed the course in 1 hour, 16 minutes, and 45 seconds to claim the winner\u2019s medal and a top prize of Rs. 50,000 NPR. Suraj Rana Magar of Sindhupalchok took second place with a time of 1:21:57, earning Rs. 25,000, while Kathmandu\u2019s Achyut Krishna Kharel secured third with 1:27:05, taking home Rs. 10,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Women Elite<\/h4>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/8850media.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rupandehi-women-winners-1024x768.jpg\")
Photo Courtesy: Pradip Thapa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn the Women Elite race, Usha Khanal from Lalitpur secured victory after completing six laps in 1:11:37, earning the winner\u2019s medal and the accompanying cash prize. Laxmi Magar from Nuwakot finished close behind in second place with a time of 1:12:49, while Indra Kumari Tamang of Dharan claimed third in 1:57:47.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Junior<\/h4>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/8850media.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_20241215_194447.jpg\")
Photo Courtesy: Nima Sherpa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nUdaypur\u2019s Nima Sherpa dominated the Junior category, completing six laps in 1:06:11 to win Rs. 10,000. Drishya Raj Panthi from Kaski finished second with a time of 1:12:00, earning Rs. 7,000, and Nischal Nepali from Rupandehi completed the podium in 1:14:00, receiving Rs. 3,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Masters<\/h4>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/8850media.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Master-Rupandehi.jpg\")
Photo Courtesy: Pradip Thapa<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nHarka Lama from Sindhupalchok claimed a comfortable victory in the Masters category, completing the six-lap course in 1:07:49 to earn Rs. 25,000. Gulmi\u2019s Chandra Bahadur crossed the finish line in 1:16:48 for second place and Rs. 10,000, while Dev Bahadur Bohora from Banke secured third place in 1:16:58, taking home Rs. 5,000.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, the three-lap race for local Rupandehi riders brought pride and excitement to the community. Niraj Chaudari won the contest in 39 minutes and 59 seconds, pocketing Rs. 10,000. Shuv Sakham Palunge finished second in 42 minutes and 11 seconds, earning Rs. 7,000, while third-placed Astif Shah completed the course in 42:59 to win Rs. 3,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Race Director Pukar Thapa praised the event\u2019s success. “With the electrifying competition and the breathtaking backdrop of Charange, we\u2019ve truly showcased the immense potential of Nepal\u2019s cycling community.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added: “This inaugural Mayor Cup was a celebration of the growing passion for mountain biking in the region. It highlights the relentless efforts of the Rupandehi District Cycling Association in promoting the sport.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In the Women Elite race, Usha Khanal from Lalitpur secured victory after completing six laps in 1:11:37, earning the winner\u2019s medal and the accompanying cash prize. Laxmi Magar from Nuwakot finished close behind in second place with a time of 1:12:49, while Indra Kumari Tamang of Dharan claimed third in 1:57:47.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Junior<\/h4>\n\n\n\nPhoto Courtesy: Nima Sherpa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nUdaypur\u2019s Nima Sherpa dominated the Junior category, completing six laps in 1:06:11 to win Rs. 10,000. Drishya Raj Panthi from Kaski finished second with a time of 1:12:00, earning Rs. 7,000, and Nischal Nepali from Rupandehi completed the podium in 1:14:00, receiving Rs. 3,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Masters<\/h4>\n\n\n\nPhoto Courtesy: Pradip Thapa<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nHarka Lama from Sindhupalchok claimed a comfortable victory in the Masters category, completing the six-lap course in 1:07:49 to earn Rs. 25,000. Gulmi\u2019s Chandra Bahadur crossed the finish line in 1:16:48 for second place and Rs. 10,000, while Dev Bahadur Bohora from Banke secured third place in 1:16:58, taking home Rs. 5,000.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, the three-lap race for local Rupandehi riders brought pride and excitement to the community. Niraj Chaudari won the contest in 39 minutes and 59 seconds, pocketing Rs. 10,000. Shuv Sakham Palunge finished second in 42 minutes and 11 seconds, earning Rs. 7,000, while third-placed Astif Shah completed the course in 42:59 to win Rs. 3,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Race Director Pukar Thapa praised the event\u2019s success. “With the electrifying competition and the breathtaking backdrop of Charange, we\u2019ve truly showcased the immense potential of Nepal\u2019s cycling community.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added: “This inaugural Mayor Cup was a celebration of the growing passion for mountain biking in the region. It highlights the relentless efforts of the Rupandehi District Cycling Association in promoting the sport.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Udaypur\u2019s Nima Sherpa dominated the Junior category, completing six laps in 1:06:11 to win Rs. 10,000. Drishya Raj Panthi from Kaski finished second with a time of 1:12:00, earning Rs. 7,000, and Nischal Nepali from Rupandehi completed the podium in 1:14:00, receiving Rs. 3,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Masters<\/h4>\n\n\n\nPhoto Courtesy: Pradip Thapa<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nHarka Lama from Sindhupalchok claimed a comfortable victory in the Masters category, completing the six-lap course in 1:07:49 to earn Rs. 25,000. Gulmi\u2019s Chandra Bahadur crossed the finish line in 1:16:48 for second place and Rs. 10,000, while Dev Bahadur Bohora from Banke secured third place in 1:16:58, taking home Rs. 5,000.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, the three-lap race for local Rupandehi riders brought pride and excitement to the community. Niraj Chaudari won the contest in 39 minutes and 59 seconds, pocketing Rs. 10,000. Shuv Sakham Palunge finished second in 42 minutes and 11 seconds, earning Rs. 7,000, while third-placed Astif Shah completed the course in 42:59 to win Rs. 3,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Race Director Pukar Thapa praised the event\u2019s success. “With the electrifying competition and the breathtaking backdrop of Charange, we\u2019ve truly showcased the immense potential of Nepal\u2019s cycling community.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added: “This inaugural Mayor Cup was a celebration of the growing passion for mountain biking in the region. It highlights the relentless efforts of the Rupandehi District Cycling Association in promoting the sport.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Harka Lama from Sindhupalchok claimed a comfortable victory in the Masters category, completing the six-lap course in 1:07:49 to earn Rs. 25,000. Gulmi\u2019s Chandra Bahadur crossed the finish line in 1:16:48 for second place and Rs. 10,000, while Dev Bahadur Bohora from Banke secured third place in 1:16:58, taking home Rs. 5,000.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, the three-lap race for local Rupandehi riders brought pride and excitement to the community. Niraj Chaudari won the contest in 39 minutes and 59 seconds, pocketing Rs. 10,000. Shuv Sakham Palunge finished second in 42 minutes and 11 seconds, earning Rs. 7,000, while third-placed Astif Shah completed the course in 42:59 to win Rs. 3,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Race Director Pukar Thapa praised the event\u2019s success. “With the electrifying competition and the breathtaking backdrop of Charange, we\u2019ve truly showcased the immense potential of Nepal\u2019s cycling community.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added: “This inaugural Mayor Cup was a celebration of the growing passion for mountain biking in the region. It highlights the relentless efforts of the Rupandehi District Cycling Association in promoting the sport.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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