National Sports Briefs

NKF to fete karatekas

KATHMANDU: Nepal Karate Federation (NKF) is set to felicitate the 11th South Asian Games medallists with cash rewards. Nepali karatekas won three gold, two silver and three bronze medals at the regional games held in Dhaka. The NKF has announced Rs 25,000, Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000 each to the gold, silver and bronze medal winners. Coaches and managers will also receive Rs 5,000 apiece, said NKF on Thursday.

Coca-Cola campaign

KATHMANDU: Bottlers Nepal Ltd on Thursday launched the Coca-Cola Football Maha Utsab. As part of the campaign, four consumers will get chances to watch FIFA World Cup match in South Africa. Consumers need to buy a bottle of Coca-Cola, Fanta or Sprite and SMS the 10 digit code imprinted under the bottle’s crown to 4477. According to the Bottlers Nepal, one winner each will be announced through a lucky draw every fortnight.