Man Kumar and Ram Maya win at Vietnam Mountain Marathon
Man Kumar Roka Magar won in the 100km while Ram Maya Budha won in the 50km category of the VMM, which is part of the World Trail Majors series. Man Kumar Roka Magar(left) and Ram Maya Budha in the Vietnam Mountain Marathon 2026. Photo: Courtesy of Vietnam Mountain Marathon/Facebook
Nepal’s Man Kumar Roka Magar and Ram Maya Budha came first in their respective races at the Vietnam Mountain Marathon 2026.
Magar emerged victorious in the 100km run while Budha was the champion in the 50km.
Magar not only won the 100km, but also set a new course record by finishing in 11 hours 42 minutes and 37 seconds. He was well over an hour ahead of Vietnam’s Thi Hau Ha, who came in first in the female category, but second overall.
On the other hand, Budha completed her race in 6 hours, 24 minutes and 37 seconds. She was ninth overall.
Nayak Paudel covers sports for The Kathmandu Post. He previously worked at the Post (2018–19) and spent over five years at The Rising Nepal. His reporting spans crime, health, education, and social issues.
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