Nijgadh Bara - Athletes from Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan put on an incredible exhibition of skill and tenacity during the fourth Nepal Open International Taekwondo Championship, which was hosted at Dasharath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu. The competition had outstanding athletes from the entire region, and a number of them were successful.
Prashant Kunwar of Nijgadh Municipality's Ward No. 4 won the gold medal in the men's cadet weight division by demonstrating his remarkable Taekwondo skills. Ankit Kunwar, also from Nijgadh Municipality's Ward No. 4, won a gold medal in the men's junior individual division, demonstrating the depth of the local talent base.
Suraj Kumar Sah of Nijgadh-8 excelled and won the gold medal in the junior weight division, while Nares Sah of Nijgadh-8 proved his talent by winning a well-deserving silver medal.
A source of pride for Ward No. 4 of Nijgadh, young midfielder Gaurav Janmejay Dhami, born on March 1, 2004, has been making waves in the world of football. He finished second in the 2019 U-15 SAFF Championship, which was held in Kolkata, India, as part of his extraordinary journey. He also created a name for himself by competing in the U-16 AFC Qualifiers in Jordan in 2019–2020 and winning the U–20 SAFF Championship in Odisha, India, in 2022. Dhami went on to represent Nepal in the U-20 AFC Qualifiers 2022/2023 in Bahrain and displayed his extraordinary talent there.
Gaurav Janmejay Dhami demonstrated his talent in the A Division League with the New Road team. And now, he's achieving another milestone by becoming the FIRST football player from Nijgadh to join the Nepal Super League!. He'll be representing Butwal Lumbuni FC and taking the pitch by storm. His efforts in the football world keep his hometown satisfied.
Sajana Khatiwada, a native of Ward No. 4 in Nijgadh Municipality, has achieved recognition and honors for her commitment to and talent in the field of modeling and fashion. Sajana, who works as a beautician and is also active in the fashion, makeup, and artistry industries, recently won the Popular Model (Female) award at the prestigious Nepal Fashion and Entertainment Awards held in Thailand. She has won numerous accolades, demonstrating her versatility, including #miss_beautician_nepal_2020, Best Emerging Artist Award 2020, Fashion & Model Award 2021, Popular Makeup Artist 2022, and Popular Model (Female) 2023.
Despite the bright lights coming out of Nijgadh, it is important to note that the Nijgadh Municipality seems to have lost the chance to support these exceptional people. Questions are raised as to why the municipality as a whole has not done the same, leaving the local talents to gain recognition on a larger platform, even if several wards in the municipality have recognized and rewarded their achievers.
The accomplishments of these outstanding people are evidence of the ability and potential present in Nijgadh and the surrounding area, inspiring aspirations for continuing success and acclaim on a national and international scale.
