2016 National Games of Nepal

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7th National Games of Nepal
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Host city Biratnagar, Nepal
Edition7th
Teams8
Athletes3,972
Sport30
Opening23 December 2016 [1]
Closing30 December 2016
Main venue Sahid Rangasala, Biratnagar
  2012
2019  

The 2016 National Games of Nepal, [2] was held in Biratnagar, Eastern Region.

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Venues

Participating teams

Teams are from all 5 Regions, three department sides Nepal Army, Nepal Police Club & Nepal A.P.F. Club participated in the this edition of National Games of Nepal.

Medal table

2016 National Games medal table [3]
RankTeamGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1 Tribhuvan Army Club 1136448225
2 Armed Police Force Club 504858156
3 Nepal Police Club 403841119
4 Central Region 325057139
5 Mid-Western Region 9154367
6 Western Region 8213867
7 Eastern Region*7174973
8 Far-Western Region 4115974
Total (8 teams)263264393920

Theme song

The theme song for the 2016 National Games was performed by Sumit Kadka and Prashna Shakya. [4]

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References

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  2. "7th National Games of Nepal". National Sports Council(Nepal). Retrieved 30 July 2024.
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  4. Mausam (24 December 2016). "3,972 athletes vying for 294 gold medals". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 26 December 2024.