Sixth President’s Running Shield kicks off in Aandhikhola

By Arjun Kafle, Syanja, Jan 12: The sixth President’s Running Shield–2082 sports competition commenced on Monday in Aandhikhola Rural Municipality of Syangja.

Speaking at the programme held at the Shimle playground of Ward No. 6, Sudhir Kumar Paudel, Chair of the Gandaki Province Public Accounts Committee, said large countries gain recognition through weapons, while small countries gain recognition through sports.

He said state investment in sports would bring positive outcomes and expressed confidence that the tournament would produce capable players.

Rural Municipality Chair Bishwanath Paudel, Vice-Chair Sita Thapa, and Dipti Narayan Paudel, principal of Pradyumna Paneru Secondary School, among others, addressed the programme. The competition includes volleyball, kabaddi, long jump, high jump, triple jump, athletics, and other sports.

The competition will continue until January 14, featuring contests for 30 gold, 30 silver, and 30 bronze medals. The rural municipality said 19 schools have joined the event, with around 900 students taking part.