Lalitpur, Jan. 2: The Tharu Students Society organised a reception in honour of athletes from the Tharu community winning gold, silver and bronze medals in the recently concluded eight South Asian Federation Games.

Those felicitated on the occasion were gold medalist in Karate Binita Chaudhary, silver medal winner in football Devnarayan Chaudhary, bronze medalist in volleyball Tika Chaudhary and bronze medalist in athletics Harimaya Mahato.

The gold, silver and bronze medalists were presented a cash prize of Rs. 3,000/, 2,000/ and 1,000/ respectively.

Minister of State for Science and Technology Surendra Chaudhary presented the cash prizes and letters of appreciation.