Meet the Nepalis who are running around the world — literally
Summary
A group of dedicated Nepali runners, including Sanjiv Aryal and Ramkrishna Maharjan, compete internationally in prestigious marathons, facing challenges like visa issues and infrastructure limitations in Nepal.
Key Points
- Sanjiv Aryal runs 80 kilometres weekly training for the World Marathon Majors, aspiring to run the Boston Marathon.
- Ramkrishna Maharjan, age 70, has completed 25 marathons globally, including all six World Marathon Majors.
- Shushil Kumar Shrestha started running after the pandemic and qualified for Boston and Chicago Marathons.
- Dharma Maharjan has completed four Majors but faced visa denial preventing participation in Chicago and New York marathons.
