Sunsari Crowned Champion of Koshi Province President Running Shield Selection Tournament
Sunsari district topped the 16th Koshi Province President Running Shield selection tournament in Itahari with 21 gold medals, edging Jhapa, which finished second with 18 golds.
Sunsari district has claimed the top spot in the 16th Koshi Province President Running Shield selection tournament, sealing the title with a strong medal haul in Itahari. The district finished with 21 gold medals, while Jhapa placed second with 18 gold medals.
The competition, which concluded on Monday, highlighted Sunsari’s depth across events and reinforced its standing as one of the province’s most competitive districts in school and youth sports. Jhapa remained close behind, but Sunsari’s gold-medal edge proved decisive in the final standings.
A tight race at the top
The final ranking underlined how competitive the tournament was, with only a small margin separating the top two districts. Sunsari’s 21 golds gave it the championship, while Jhapa’s 18 golds kept the contest alive until the end.
Events like the President Running Shield are widely seen as an important pathway for identifying young athletic talent at the district and provincial levels. The tournament also serves as a showcase for district sports programs and their ability to develop emerging competitors across different disciplines.
Why this win matters
Sunsari’s victory is more than just a medal-count success. It reflects the district’s strong grassroots sports pipeline and its ability to deliver results in a multi-event championship format.
For Jhapa, finishing runner-up still signals a strong performance and a healthy rivalry at the top of the province standings. That kind of competition often raises the overall standard of youth athletics across the region.
What the tournament says about Koshi Province sports
The 16th edition of the selection tournament adds another chapter to the growing importance of district-level sporting events in Nepal. These competitions help districts measure progress, identify standout athletes, and build momentum for larger provincial and national stages.
With Sunsari now holding the title, the district has set a high benchmark for future editions, while Jhapa and other districts will be looking to close the gap next season.