Aarthik Subba of Sanischare Pathri camp has become a gold medalist in Goju-Ryo-Karate-Do, the third international game held in Dhangadhi of Kailali from November 2-4.
Likewise, Saroj Dahal and Sanjeev Mongar from the same camp were able to seize silver and bronze medals respectively, informed Khudunabari Camp Secretary T.R.Rai.
Rai attended the game as an umpire while Nima Dorji Lama led the Bhutanese team. Chandra Maya Shrestha from Sanischare also took part in the game.
Except Maldives, all SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) countries participated in the tournament.
“This is probably for the first time that Bhutanese refugees have been recognized in such international games,” said Secretary Rai. “We are proud that we were able to seize three medals including gold.”
Contributed by Deo Kumar Tamang and Ghanashyam Sanyashi for BNS from Khudunabari.
