The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has honored Chhepa Sherpa, an Everest summiteer, for his remarkable achievement. Ward No. 4 of Kathmandu honored Sherpa for hoisting the ward’s banner atop Mount Everest on Jestha 8.
Chhepa Sherpa, a permanent resident of Ward No. 4, displayed the ward’s flex banner at the summit of Everest. The honor was presented during the closing ceremony of the ward-level running competition.
Ward No. 4 Chairperson Dinesh Maharjan stated, “By raising our ward’s name on the highest peak, Sherpa has elevated the identity of our community, which is a rare and significant opportunity.”
The running competition, held under the theme “Run for a Healthy Life,” featured students, open male and female categories, and veteran groups. According to Ward Secretary Shyam Pandey, the students and veterans over 55 years old competed in a 3-kilometer race, while the open male and female participants ran a 5-kilometer race.
A total of 120 students from 31 schools, including four community schools, participated in the competition. Additionally, 96 participants competed in the open category and 68 in the veteran category.
The winners of the competition were awarded cash prizes, medals, and certificates. The first-place winners received NPR 5,000, the second-place winners received NPR 3,000, and the third-place winners received NPR 2,000.
The event celebrated both the athletic spirit of the community and the extraordinary achievement of Chhepa Sherpa, inspiring residents to pursue their goals with dedication and pride.
