August 19, 2026, Wednesday
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Running competition organized by Nepali Ultra Trail Running Association (HKNUTRA) in Hong Kong!

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Mediabaaji.com Kathmandu. Organized by the Hong Kong Nepali Ultra Trail Running Association (HKNUTRA), ultra trail running was completed on Sunday 22nd at Timosan Country Park. In the competition where 176 runners from different countries competed, the champion under 50 km Chase Hong Tam was the first, Hong Kong China was the second, Santosh Tamang Nepal was the third, Tami Yung was the UK. Also, under 12 km, champion Mathew Carey of Britain was first, Yu Jasper Yam of Hong Kong was second, and Germ de Clarence of France was third. Likewise, in the women's category, Siu Sang San Lau Hong Kong Chin was the first in the women's category, while Elane Apostol Philippines Terso Jessie Yahoo Hong Kong was the second. Cash and trucks were given to the winning runners in the event. Similarly, trophies were given to the first, second and third place winners of different age group women's groups. Finishers medals were awarded to runners who completed the race within the stipulated time. All competing runners of the event were provided with shopping coupons of HK$100 worth of Blue Mountain, running t-shirts, snacks, fruits, light drinks, and food. Hong Kong and foreign runners responded that the management of the organizers was excellent. Nepali Consul General of the program Dr. Bindeshwar the writer inaugurated by playing the horn. At the beginning of the competition, Consul General Dr. The author expressed his gratitude to the Nepali community for the organization of international level running competitions in Hong Kong and the monthly cleaning of the footpaths. Kirat Yakthung Chumlung- Limbu Dance by Kalang Group and Tamad Dhyadhud Cello Dance by Aruna Sharma were solo dance performances. The Hong Kong Nepali Ultra Trail Running Association (HKNUTRA), the organizing organization of the competition, has been organizing various programs targeting the environment and sports for the past two years.

The monthly  Trekking way sanitation has been giving free running training to children. The winning runners were also given trophies and cash by the presidents and advisors of the organization and sponsors. The organization's secretary Basant Ambuhang Limbu and Chinese Kay Lim did the race program. The president of the organization, Bedraj Limbu, expressed special thanks to the participating runners and supporting individuals and organizations.

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