Bronze Medalist Chandra Honored by Kathmandu Metropolitan for World Boxing Championship Achievement

Kathmandu Metropolitan City honored Chandra Bahadur Thapa Magar, the bronze medal winner at the World Boxing Championship, with a cash prize of NPR 100,000. Chandra secured the bronze medal in the men’s 54 kg category at the championship held in Dubai, UAE, last November. Coach Deepak Maharjan was also recognized during the event, which saw the presence of acting Mayor Sunita Dangol who personally presented the honors.

On the 9th of Baishakh in Kathmandu, Kathmandu Metropolitan City celebrated Chandra Bahadur Thapa Magar for his historic bronze medal achievement at the World Boxing Championship. This prestigious tournament took place in Dubai last November, where Chandra reached the semi-finals and clinched the bronze in the men’s 54 kg weight category. Kathmandu Metropolitan awarded him with a certificate of honor along with NPR 100,000 in cash.

Chandra’s outstanding performance marks the first time in Nepalese boxing history that an athlete has won a bronze medal at the World Championship level. Alongside Chandra, his coach Deepak Maharjan was also honored. The ceremony was attended by acting Mayor Sunita Dangol, metropolitan spokesperson Naveen Manandhar, and other officials who joined in commemorating this significant achievement.