KATHMANDU: The players of the inaugural Nepal Premier League (NPL) champions, Janakpur Bolts, participated in a grand trophy parade in Mahottari today as part of their victory celebration across Madhesh Province.
The team, which commenced its celebratory journey from Janakpurdham in Dhanusha on Friday, received an overwhelming welcome from the residents of Matihani.
The Mayor of Matihani Municipality, Hari Prasad Mandal, along with local representatives and residents, greeted the players with flower garlands and traditional dosallas.
The players paraded the trophy through the streets of Matihani, receiving cheers and admiration from the crowd.
The players also visited the premises of Rajya Sanskrit Secondary School (Gurukul), the country’s oldest school, where they were greeted by the school’s batuks (young Vedic scholars). The batuks chanted Vedic mantras in honor of the team, adding a spiritual dimension to the celebration.
Following their reception in Matihani, the team proceeded to Jaleshwor Municipality, where Mayor Suresh Sah Sonar extended a warm welcome to the players.
Residents of Jaleshwor expressed their joy by lifting the players on their shoulders in a gesture of pride and celebration.
Sonar praised the Janakpur Bolts for elevating the nation’s prestige through their remarkable performance in the NPL.
“It’s an honor to welcome a team that has brought glory to the country through sports,” he said.
The team’s journey will continue through various settlements in Ekdara Rural Municipality, Manarashishwa Municipality, Samsi, and Sonma Rural Municipality before reaching Sarlahi.
Niroj Khatiwada, manager of Janakpur Bolts, expressed gratitude for the heartfelt reception the team received across the province.
“The enthusiasm and happiness of the public have energized us and made our victory even more meaningful,” Khatiwada said.
The Janakpur Bolts’ victory celebrations include all eight districts of Madhesh Province.
After today’s events in Mahottari, Sarlahi, and Rautahat, the team is set to visit Bara and Parsa on Sunday, followed by Siraha and Saptari on Monday.
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