The 9th National Games which began on October 14 held in eight different districts of Gandaki Province is coming to an end today.

According to the National Sports Council, the host, the 9th National Games will be concluded with a special ceremony at the Pokhara stadium in the afternoon. The ceremony will feature several cultural programs, artists’ performances, processions, songs, and dances.

High-level individuals including Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, Minister for Youth and Sports Maheswor Jung Gahatraj, and Gandaki province Chief Minister Krishna Chandra Nepali will be attending the closing ceremony.

Several players have had a breakthrough and many individuals have broken national records in this iteration of the National Games. Tremendous amounts of medals have also been distributed among several participating teams.

The Nepal Army (NA) has so far topped the list with 314 medals in the National Games. The NA is almost sure to become the champions. So far, the NA has secured 150 gold, 94 silver, and 80 bronze medals.

Likewise, Nepal Police has maintained the second position with 158 medals including 52 gold, 47 silver, and 59 bronze. The Armed Police Force has so far secured the third position with 176 medals, including 42 gold, 57 silver, and 77 bronze.

The host, Gandaki province, has so far won 29 gold, 28 silver, and 49 bronze. With this, the host has maintained the top position among the provinces.