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Kathmandu's Skateboarders Get Long-Awaited Public Park

From Kathmandu Post · () English

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  • Kathmandu's first public skateboard park, named Yama Buddha Skateboard Park, is nearing completion along the Dhobikhola river.
  • The Rs67 million project, supported by Kathmandu Metropolitan City, is set to host the ninth National Skateboarding Championship on June 6-7.
  • The park features international-standard obstacles and will include an administrative building and hostel for young talents, with its inauguration coinciding with the championship.

For years, skateboarders in Kathmandu have navigated makeshift spots and private facilities, their passion often confined by a lack of dedicated public spaces. Now, a significant milestone is on the horizon with the near completion of the Yama Buddha Skateboard Park, Kathmandu's first public facility of its kind. This project, a testament to the growing recognition of skateboarding as a legitimate sport and cultural expression, is poised to transform the local scene.

It was my third time winning the nationals in the eighth edition last year.

· Gajendra BardewaThe defending champion of the National Skateboarding Championship, sharing his experience and visiting the new park.

The park, a Rs67 million investment by the Kathmandu Metropolitan City, is strategically located along the Dhobikhola river. Its construction, undertaken by Sanu Suwal-Pawan JV, is nearing its final stages, with most obstacles, including rails, humps, ramps, and a large bowl, already in place. The anticipation is palpable, especially as the park is slated to host the ninth National Skateboarding Championship on June 6-7, providing an immediate platform for athletes to showcase their skills on an international-standard facility.

We believe this will be the best edition so far because it will be hosted at an international-standard facility. We are extremely happy that this dream has finally materialised.

· Achut KhanalPresident of Nepal Skating and Skateboarding Association (NSSA), expressing excitement about the new park and upcoming championship.

Beyond the immediate thrill of the championship, the Yama Buddha Skateboard Park represents a long-term commitment to nurturing young talent. The Nepal Skating and Skateboarding Association (NSSA) plans to house its administrative office within the park and establish a hostel for promising young skateboarders. This initiative underscores a broader vision to support and develop the sport from the grassroots level. The park's inauguration, coinciding with the championship, marks a new era for skateboarding in Nepal, offering a dedicated space for practice, competition, and community building.

Yes, Prime Minister Shah played a vital role in making this project a reality when he was the mayor of Kathmandu. He has a deeper connection with the park as it is named after someone whom he admires a lot.

· Achut KhanalPresident of NSSA, highlighting the role of Prime Minister Balendra Shah in the park's development.
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