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KATHMANDU: Vijay Limbu and Samikshya Rai won the titles of the sixth National Skateboard Tournament here on Saturday.
Limbu came first in men's section, while Basanta Rai and Gajendra Bardewa were second and third respectively.
Likewise, Rai finished first in women's category, whereas Swati Shrestha came second and Arlin Lama was third. Top three players in both categories received Rs 20,000, Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000 respectively. A total of 190 players - 150 men and 40 women - took part in the qualifying event on Friday.
Top 10 players each in both sections competed in the finals of the tournament organised by Nepal Skating and Skateboarding Association.
Member of Parliament Shovita Gautam, NSSA President Achyut Khanal and General Secretary Satya Thapa among others handed over the prizes to the winners.
A version of this article appears in the print on June 25, 2023, of The Himalayan Times.
