President congratulates SAG athletes

December 11 : President Bidya Devi Bhandari has congratulated the Nepali athletes who won medals including gold in the 13th South Asian Games (SAG).

Through the micro blogging site Twitter this afternoon, she has expressed gratitude to the player and officials of all the countries participating in the SAG. Similarly, the Head-of-the State has thanked all the concerned people and bodies including the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the National Sports Council, Nepal Olympic Committee, instructors, referees and judges for making the 13th SAG successful.

The President also stated that the South Asia’s mega sports event has further deepened the relations among the South Asian nations and peoples.