
A team of 80 runners from over 20 countries began our 2024 Pokhara Peace Run today! We were thrilled to be led by our dear friend Laxmi Magar, a well-known Nepali mountain biking champion, pictured centre, along with Nepali Peace Run team members.

Our first school was Mount Annapurna Secondary School. We have been here before with the Peace Run and they had a wonderful presentation prepared for us!

The children had prepared beautiful artwork on the theme of peace which was displayed in the school entrance.

We had some esteemed local representatives join. Mr. Hari Prasad Parajuli, Chairman of Nepal Ex-Sportsman Forum also kindly joined the event.

Tej Bahadur Gurung Sir, Vice President of Nepal Olympic Committee, IPP Nepal Ex-Sportsman Forum introduces Mr. Khadga Bahadur Rana Bhat, Founder Chairman of Nepal Ex-sportsman Forum, legendary athlete and coach to receive our Torch-Bearer Award.

The kindergarten children had to enjoy the program from behind a fence, which didn't seem to bother them at all!

Time to run! Around 130 MASS students along with 80 from Peace Run Team headed to run around 2 mile loop outside the school in the local community area.

A street fruit vendor looks on with a smile as the rally of students and Peace Run team marched on to circle around the community.

School Principal, Mr. Chudamani Subedi, spoke beautifully about the significance of the message of the Peace Run.

The School Principal offered a Token of Love; A beautiful Mug with School's 50 years in Nepal logo print.

Executive Director Salil Wilson is presented with a beautiful artwork by one of SOS school students as A Token of Love.

We thanked the teachers for the significant role they play in serving humanity through the children.