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French Embassy felicitates athlete Palesha
Kathmandu, Sept 17: The French Embassy in Nepal has felicitated Nepali athlete Palesha Goverdhan amidst a function in the federal capital.Nepal's first Paralympic medalist Palesha was honoured for her achievement in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. She won a bronze medal in the women’s 57kg category of Para taekwondo. It was a proud moment for Nepal and a significant milestone in the country's sporting history, the French Embassy in Nepal stated in a press release.The event was attended by Minister for Youth and Sports, Teju Lal Chaudhary, sports representatives, and business leaders. On the occasion, French Ambassador Virginie Corteval congratulated Palesha for her hard work and success. The Ambassador remarked, “Palesha, you are a beacon of hope and determination. Your journey reflects the audacity to dream and conquer challenges. You have revealed the immense talent of Nepali athletes to the world.”The event also served as an opportunity to introduce the Choose France/Marque France initiative, which encourages collaboration in business, culture, education etc between France and other countries, including Nepal.In alignment with the values of the Choose France/Marque France campaign, Goverdhan’s achievement reflects the spirit of perseverance, cooperation, and excellence that both nations strive to promote, it was shared.Moreover, the Embassy announced Choose France Tour, scheduled for 28 September 2024 at the Alliance Française, where Nepali students will have the chance to learn more about studying in France and meet the representatives from more than 15 prestigious French educational institutions. (RSS)
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