Nepali boxer Ramit Maharjan has bagged two gold medals at the IFMA Youth World Championship 2024, held in Bangkok, Thailand, on September 11-20.

Maharjan,15, of Thecho in Godawari Municipality, secured the medals in Muay Thai in the J12-15 men’s 39-41 kg category. In the final, he defeated Seyed Matin Hosseini of the Eastern Mediterranean on a walkover. On September 19, Ramit won the second gold medal in Muay Talay.

According to his trainer and father, Ram Maharjan, Ramit competed in the matches on September 17 and 19.

Maharjan qualified at IFMA Youth World Championship 2023 held in Kemer Antalya, Turkey last year but couldn’t attend due to financial difficulties.

On his return, a grand welcome was organised with a victory rally where the residents of Thecho, relatives and students of Saraswati Secondary School celebrated the victory. Nawa Durga Dhime Khala and Misa Dhime Khala of Thecho honoured him with traditional Newari instruments.

Maharjan has won numerous gold medals in different national and international Muay Thai competitions.