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Trail runner Rai feted

Trail runner Rai feted

By Himalayan News Service

FILE: Nepali ultra-runner Mira Rai celebrates after winning the Mont Blanc Skyrunner World Series in Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley, France in June 2015. Photo: THT

KATHMANDU: We Will Rise Foundation felicitated the National Geographic Channel’s Adventurer of the Year award winner Mira Rai here on Tuesday. Tulasi Gurung, one of the founders of the foundation, handed over Rs 50,000 to Rai amidst a felicitation programme. Gurung and actress Sweta Khadka jointly gave away the letter of facilitation to ultra runner Rai, who won the People’s Choice award from National Geographic Channel on January 26. National football team coach and former footballer Raju Kaji Shakya handed over national flag to Rai during the same programme. After the felicitation Rai thanked all the voters and said winning the award was not only her personal achievement but also for the country “We can make our nation proud through ultra race and I want to support Nepali youth interested in the field,” said Rai, who added that geography of Nepal is suitable for the race.