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Govt awarding bantamweight Rabindra Dhant with Rs 500 thousand

By Rastriya Samachar Samtii

Rabindra Dhant, an MMA fighter, sits on a vehicle upon his arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, August 4, 2025, after defeating Indian fighter Chungreng Koren to claim the Bantamweight Championship title. He is the first Nepali fighter to become an MFN champion. Photo/Skanda Gautam

KATHMANDU, AUGUST 13

The government has decided to honour bantamweight champion Rabindra Dhant from Bajhang district with Rs 500 thousand cash prize. Dhant had defeated his rival in the Matrix Fight Night held in India recently.

The meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Monday took a decision on it. Information on it was shared by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli through his social media post.

Similarly, even the coach of Rabindra Dhant would be provided a cash prize of Rs 200 thousand.

Last Saturday, Rabindra had defeated Indian champion Chungreng Koren in the wrestling.