Nepal-India wrestling dangal held in Rupandehi, 44 wrestlers compete, Ramkant Mishra wins

An international wrestling dangal featuring wrestlers from Nepal and India has concluded at the Sagarhawa Rohini riverbank in Tilottama Municipality-10, Rupandehi. The Sangam Sahara Yuwa Club organized the two-day competition as part of Bijayadashami Mahotsav 2083.

According to organizers, 44 wrestlers from both countries took part. Ramkant Mishra of Madhya Pradesh, India, finished first and received a cash prize of 51,000 rupees. Dharmendra Yadav of Rupandehi placed second, while Bishal Thapa, originally from Gulmi but now living in Rupandehi, placed third.

Club vice-president and mela coordinator Chandan Chaudhary said the second and third-place winners received 31,000 and 21,000 rupees respectively. Wrestlers from Ayodhya, Gorakhpur, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh took part from the Indian side, while wrestlers from Rupandehi, Nawalparasi, Gulmi and other districts took part from the Nepali side.

The dangal was organized with the aim of promoting wrestling and fostering goodwill between athletes of the two countries. Cultural programs were also held alongside the competition.