IInd National Wall Climbing Competition
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IInd National Wall
Climbing Competition was conducted from 3-5 Feb at Maurice
Herzog & Louis Lachenal Climbing Competition Wall at
International Mountain Museum (IMM). Senior General Member
and IMM advisor Mr. Dinesh Gurung inaugurated the program by
lighting panas. NMA General Secretary and Convener - Sports
Climbing Committee Mr. Deebas Bikram Shah shade light on the
objectives of organizing such type climbing competition in
IMM. He also informed that NMA received the full membership
of International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) and an
organizing committee was formed to conduct this training.
Mr. Nawang Nima Sherpa, Route Setter, briefed the
competitors about the rules and regulation of the
competition where as Mr. R.P. Pant- Convener for Discipline
Committee stressed about the importance of discipline in the
competition. NMA Advisor Mr. Shambhu Tamang, Mr. Kamal Man
Gurung, Ms. Lucky Karki and Mr. Ganesh Bahadur Bhatterai
were the members of jury. Similarly, Mr. R. P. Pant, Mr. Da
Gombu Sherpa and Mr. Tika Sapkota were members of judge.
Altogether 43 participants (25 male and 18 female) had
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Maurice Herzog Climbing Wall, IMM |
The
final competition was held on 5 Feb among the five climbers each
(male and female). After the competition of first 2 days, 3 and 4 th
Feb, NMA General Secretary Mr. Deebas Bikram Shah announced the
winners as Mr. Babar Sing Dulal - I st position, Mr. Jeeven Raj
Sapkota- II nd position and Mr. Binod Gurung-III rd position of the
competition in the male category. Likewise, he also announced Ms.
Nirmal Gurung- Ist position, Ms. Januka Rai- IInd position and Ms.
Radhika Rawat-IIrd position in the female category. The Chief Guest
for prize distribution ceremony, Mr. Leela Mani Paudyal- Secretary,
Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation gave away
certificates and prize money to I st, II nd and III rd men climbers,
distinguished guest, French Ambassador Mr. Gilles' Henry Gaurault
awarded certificates and prize money to I st, II nd and III rd
female climbers.
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Certificate distribution program |
In
his speech, the chief guest appraised the effort of NMA in
organizing IInd National Climbing Wall Competition in Pokhara. He
hoped that this competition will help to create awareness about wall
climbing among the local youths. Similarly, French Ambassador
expressed his happiness to be present in the competition of special
importance held in the beautiful city. He stressed that these
competitions are essential for Nepal to be able to participate in
the international climbing wall competition.
Interaction program on "Identification of positive role in the
development of Nepalese Tourism"
NMA
President Mr. Ang Tshering Sherpa inaugurated the interaction
program titled on "Identification of positive role in the
development of Nepalese Tourism" on 4 Feb at International Mountain
Museum. Mr. Bijay Gurung, Convener- Code of Conduct Monitoring
Committee presented the paper. After presentation, commentators made
comments on the paper. Similarly, guests, journalists, students
expressed their views on the presented paper. Mr. Bhumi Lal Lama,
IInd Vice President, answered the questions raised by journalist,
guests during floor discussion. Finally, moderators Mr. Tikaram
Sapkota, Pokhara Tourism Council and Mr. Kamal Pant, Tourism & Hotel
Management College, concluding the program, thanked NMA for
organizing such type of meaningful program in Pokhara. They hoped
that the proceedings of the interaction program will definitely play
a key role in the development of Nepalese tourism.
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Mr. Bijay Gurung, Convener of Code of Conduct Monitoring
Committee in the interaction program |
5th IMM Day Celebrated
The 5th Anniversary of International Mountain Museum (IMM) was
celebrated on 5 Feb 2008 at IMM, Pokhara. Mr. Leela Mani Paudyal,
Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA)
chaired the program as chief guest of the program. French Ambassador
Mr. Gilles' Henry Gaurault was Guest of Honour. IMM Convener Mr.
Bhumi Lal Lama shared information about the development activities
carried out in the museum. He also highlighted on some of plans
proposed for the promotion of IMM. The Chief Guest, Mr. Paudyal
appraised the development and management of IMM. He expressed his
hope that the museum will be a major tourism product for Pokhara. In
a special program called on the dame dais, The French Ambassador
handed over the cash Euro 6055 to NMA President Mr. Ang Tshering
Sherpa as an assistance from French Senate (Upper house) for the
construction of a cover yard at Maurice Herzog Climbing Wall. He
also gifted the precious artifact, an Ice-axe, to IMM, used in the
first ascent of Mt. Makalu in May 15, 1955 by Lionel Terray and Jean
Couzy. In his speech, he expressed his satisfaction over the
management of IMM and assured his full cooperation for the promotion
of IMM. Finally, NMA President Mr. Ang Tshering Sherpa expressed
gratefulness for the support extended by Government of Nepal and
French Embassy for the development of IMM.
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French Ambassador handing over the financial assistance |
Ice-axe
used in the first ascent of Mt. Makalu |
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MoCTCA Secretary inspecting IMM |
Airport, route named after Tenzing-Hillary -12 Feb
The cabinet meeting held on
11 Feb named Lukla airport and route to Everest Base Camp (EBC)
after two legendry mountaineers - Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing
Norgay Sherpa as Tenzing-Hillary Airport and Tenzing-Hillary Route
respectively. The meeting also decided to observe May 29, the day
when the two climbers had reached the Everest Summit, as
‘International Mt Everest Day’ in the honour of the two
mountaineering legends. According to Hon'ble Minister Prithvi Subba
Gurung, Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, as per the
request of Nepal Mountaineering Association, government is planning
to install the Hillary and Tenzing statues at the International
Mountaineering Museum in Pokhara.
Langtang Tourism
Development Committee-25 Feb
NMA appointed Langtang Tourism
Development Committee with effect from 15 January 2008 to check
climbing permits issued for the peaks of Langtang region
NMA election- 29 Feb
The Executive Board Meeting held on 29
February decided to hold the election of Executive Board of NMA on
13 June 2008.
Basic Introductory Mountaineering
Training- 29 Feb
NMA, in coordination with Petzl Foundation, France conducted the
first part of Basic Introductory Mountaineering Training from 3-15
Feb 2008 and 17 - 29 Feb 2008 at Kathmandu and International
Mountaineers' Memorial Park, Kakani. 31 trainees participated in
both the trainings
