Basanta Bahadur Rana: Profile 2012 London Olympics

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 17, 2012, 17:15

Tags: Basanta Bahadur Rana, Athletics, London Olympics, 2012 London Olympics, Olympic news, 50 km walk

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Full name: Rana Basanta Bahadur

Born: 18th January, 1984

Sport: Athletics

Event: 50 km walk

Basanta Bahadur Rana: Basanta Bahadur Rana, the best of the ‘B’ qualifiers in the 50 km has received training from the former national record holder Gurdev Singh. He serves in the Indian army and qualified for the Olympics at the World Race Walking Cup in Russia in May.

Speaking to one of the leading dailies recently, Rana said that winning a medal wouldn’t be praised by his people from Nepal who actually don’t know its worth. He is determined to silence people who make a mockery of his sport and there couldn’t be a better opportunity than the London Games.

First Published: Monday, July 16, 2012, 22:15

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soalteemagar - myagdi nepal
shame on nepal govt.very sad no recognization for talented players like basanta rana magar.thank u to india who respected him

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hari - nepal
nepal govt is shameless,India gave him oportunity to win .best of luck ,no places for good talented people in Nepal

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Chiranjivi - Bhumahi, Nawalparasi
best of luck Basanta Bro..lala.. nawalparasi ko naam rakhnu parcha../

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Nischal Joshi - Kathmandu, Nepal
Go and win gold medal

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NB Gurung - Lamjung Nepal
Well Done Brother,Try your best and keep reputation of Gorkha (3/8 GR) We are hightly proud of you. Thank

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Yadu Kumar Thapa - Syangja
Best of luck brother. We all are with u.

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Lt BB Thapa - APTC Pune
Bro,Basanta you are the only great athlete of Nepal who is serving in Indian army and you got golden opportunity to go London Olympic 2012 by the gress of almighty god, blessing of your parents and your very hard work with determination.I wish you a very very best and success your aim