Bhakta Bahadur Sapkota
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Born | 1947 (age 77–78) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
| Event | Marathon |
Bhakta Bahadur Sapkota (born 1947) is a Nepalese long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1972 Summer Olympics.[1]
Sapkota was a member of the Nepal Army.[2] Sapkota and Jit Bahadur KC were the first ever medalists in Nepalese athletics.[3]
Sapkota finished 60th in the 1972 Olympic marathon.[4][5][6]
In 2016, Sapkota was presented with a lifetime achievement award as a marathon runner of the Nepal Army. He was given a 21,100 Rs (US$178.62) prize and letter of appreciation.[2]
In 2022, Sapkota was honored at a reunion hosted by the Nepal Olympians Association in Kathmandu.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Bhakta Bahadur Sapkota Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
- ^ a b "CoAS Marathon on Saturday". myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com. 8 August 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ "30 athletes including 8 women Nepali athletes who have not..." neplays.com. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ Bhakta Bahadur Sapkota at Olympedia
- ^ "Bhakta Bahadur Sapkota". gov.np. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ Bhakta Bahadur Sapkota at Tilastopaja (registration required)
- ^ "NOA fetes veteran athletes at Olympians Reunion". thehimalayantimes.com. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
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