Athlete died in 9th National Games

Niseem Thapa, an athlete participating in the paragliding competition, has died today under the 9th National Games being conducted in Pokhara.

He was a 26-year-old player of the Nepal Army.

Thapa, who used to live in Pokhara-10 Aspatalchowk, fell from paragliding and the injured was taken to Metro City Hospital for treatment.

The doctor declared him dead at 12:45 p.m.