Nisarga Batika Wins 14th NSA Cup Swimming Competition
In the 14th NSA Cup swimming competition, Nisarga Batika School secured first place with a total of 1,363 points. In the women’s category, Duwana Lama of Nepal Army Club and in the men’s category, Ervin Shrestha of Nepal Police Club were declared the best players. A total of 17 national records were set during the competition, with Ervin breaking six of them. Kathmandu, 27 Ashoj. Nisarga Batika School emerged victorious in the 14th NSA Cup swimming competition by earning the championship title with 1,363 points. The Armed Police Force (APF) finished in second place with 613 points, followed by James School in third with 606 points. In the women’s category, Duwana Lama of Nepal Army Club won seven gold medals, while Ervin Shrestha of Nepal Police Club secured four gold and two silver medals, earning him the title of best male player.
The Nepal Swimming Association, the event organizer, reported that a total of 17 national records were set in the competition. Among them, Ervin Shrestha established six new records. Abhib Pradhan set four, Jayden Shrestha three, and Duwana Lama, Kalkin Shrestha, Atharv Singh, and Aaran Bhandari each set one national record.
Ram Charitra Mehta, Secretary Member of the National Sports Council, presented awards to the winning teams and outstanding players. Organized by the Nepal Swimming Association, the two-day event took place at the swimming pool in Satdobato. This competition was held as a qualifier for the Short Course World Championship scheduled in Beijing during the first week of December. A total of 151 athletes from 36 teams participated in the event.
Photos: Bikash Shrestha