KATHMANDU: Nepal National Muaythai Association on Wednesday felicitated Palistha Kakshyapati with the Player of the Year award. Kakshyapati had won gold medal in the 30kg weight category in the 16th World Muaythai Championship held in Thailand from March 7-18 last year.

Kakshyapati received felicitation letter along with Rs 40,000, while the association also distributed sports gears to 12 players who had won accolades in national and international events. National Sports Council Vice-president Shiva Koirala honoured the players.