Gopichandar to run the London Marathon

The ninth Dhara Nepalgunj Marathon held on November 9, he won the title by passing in 2 hours 21 minutes 38 seconds. Nepalgunj Marathon Pvt Ltd in collaboration with its running partner Nepal Run UK is going to take Parky to London Marathon. The organizer has said that the visa process has been completed for that.

Nepal Run UK will bear all the expenses of Gopi till London, while Nepalgunj Marathon Pvt Ltd will take care of the preparations for the next two months. Nepalgunj Marathon President TS Thakuri said that it is an unforgettable day for Nepali sports that the participation of Nepali athletes in the London Marathon, which is among the 6 best marathons in the world, is confirmed.

Expressing that Gopi's trip to London Marathon felt that Nepalgunj Marathon had taken a step forward, Chairman Thakuri said, 'Parky's trip has opened the door for other Nepalese athletes in London Marathon and from next year, the female winner of Nepalgunj Marathon will also be tried to participate in it.'

break Gopi said he felt lucky to be able to run the London Marathon. He won gold in the 5000 race at the South Asian Games held in Nepal in 2019. He also won the Nepalgunj Marathon and ran in the Berlin Marathon two years ago. Santosh Rai, coordinator of Nepal Run UK, said that they started this journey because Nepalese athletes are also capable of London Marathon.

Member Secretary of National Sports Council (Rakhep) Tanklal Ghising, Director of National Team Preparation Deepak Bishta and Secretary of Nepal Athletics Association RK Bishta congratulated Gopichandra for being selected for the London Marathon.