Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has announced that Palasha Govardhan, the bronze medalist at the Paris Para-Olympics, will be honored with a cash prize of NPR 6.5 million.

The announcement was made by Prime Minister Oli during an honor ceremony held at the Prime Minister's residence in Baluwatar. While honoring Palasha, Prime Minister Oli praised her exceptional achievement and clarified that the entire cash prize of NPR 6.5 million would be awarded without any tax deductions.

Palasha won the bronze medal in the K-44 category of the women's 57kg weight class at the Paris Paralympics 2024, held on August 30. She defeated Serbia's Marija Micev with a score of 15-8. This victory made Palasha the first Nepali athlete to win a medal at the Paralympics, marking a new chapter in the history of Nepali sports.

At the honor ceremony, Prime Minister Oli mentioned that Palasha's achievement has inspired not only athletes with disabilities but all Nepali athletes. He expressed pride in Palasha's journey of struggle and success and hoped for more achievements in the future.

On this occasion, Palasha's coach Kabiraj Negi Lama, her manager, and other participating athletes were also honored. Praising the collective effort of the entire team, Prime Minister Oli stated, "Palasha's victory has elevated Nepal to a new height on the international sports stage." The event celebrated not only Palasha's success but also a historic moment in the entire Nepali sports arena.

Palesha Govardan