KATHMANDU, March 20 -- Nepali national cricket team captain Paras Khadka has been felicitated with a cash prize of Rs 100,000 at Kathmandu Youth Conclave (KYC) in Kathmandu on Tuesday. The 31-year-old skipper was conferred the title of Youth Icon 2019.
Khadka was selected for the accolade for his contribution in Nepali sports and for inspiring the youth through sports. Speaking on the occasion, Khadka expressed said that sports could be a useful tool to unite the nation. "We, as a team, could succeed, because we were honest towards our game and nation.It is not just Paras Khadka but there is an entire team, coaches and people who supported us in every ups and downs. I only represent them. Dedication, perseverance, team-work, respect to oth...