Int’l, national players compete at mountain bike competition

SYANGJA: A mountain bike competition that started in the district today has brought together national and international players.

Named as ‘International Mountain Bike Competition’ the event began from the district headquarters, Waling. It is organized by Wonderful Waling Tourism Development Association with the assistance of Waling municipality.

The competition is aimed at identifying the district as a place of adventure tourism, according to Association Chairman, Dinkar Nepal. The competition was inaugurated by Waling municipality mayor, Dilip Pratap Khand at Surkaudi area in the municipality.

A total of 28 persons including two times world champion, Mary Wallace and another foreigner are participants to the match. Association Secretary, Mohan Gurung informed that 18 players from Nepal Army and Armed Police Force have joined the competition.

The winner of the competition is rewarded with the cash prize of Rs 500 thousand.