KATHMANDU, Aug 31: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has congratulated Palesha Govardhan for securing a historic bronze medal in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
Taking to social media this morning, PM Oli praised Govardhan for achieving a milestone for Nepal in sports.
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games have been underway in Paris, France, since August 28.
Sports Minister Chaudhary joins bronze medalist Palesha in city...
In the women's under 57 kg Taekwondo event under the K-44 category held last night, Palesha defeated Serbia's Marija Micev by 15-8 to bring a coveted bronze medal for herself and the country.
In the first-round match held yesterday, she defeated Valeria Morales of Venezuela by 31-0, advancing to the quarterfinals. However, she lost to Brazil's Silvana Fernandes by 10-8 in the quarterfinals.
As she was defeated in the second round, she got another chance through repechage, in which she defeated host France's Sefi Carvajal by 2-1.
She has become the first Nepali athlete to win a medal in the Paralympics.
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