POKHARA: – The Ninth National Games, which was conducted in eight different districts of Gandaki province, has concluded Thursday evening.

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba participated in the grand closing ceremony held at Pokhara Stadium this evening. Earlier, Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun inaugurated the National Games on October 14.

Various cultural programs, tableaux, songs, music and dance were performed during the closing ceremony.

Meanwhile, Tribhuvan Army Club has been crowned the champion with 172 gold medals.

Tribhuvan Army Club won a total of 370 medals – 172 gold, 109 silver and 89 bronze.

Departmental sides dominated the medals table. Nepal APF Club finished in the second position winning 64 gold medals. It won a total of 218 medals, including 73 silver and 81 bronze.

Nepal Police Club clinched the third position winning 61 gold, 61 silver and 73 bronze medals.

38 games, including two exhibitions, were held under the 9^th National Games organized in Gandaki province.

To make the closing ceremony grand, Pokhara Metropolis also granted a special holiday today.