From Reading to Sydney: Nepali runner Ramesh Kunwar’s marathon journey

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Ramesh Kunwar was one of more than 40,000 runners who participated in the Sydney Marathon in August. Credit: AAP Image/ Nadir Kinani, Supplied by Ramesh Kunwar

Nepali marathon enthusiast Ramesh Kunwar travelled nearly 24 hours from Reading in the United Kingdom to Sydney to take part in the Sydney Marathon, which attracted more than 40,000 runners on 30 August. Kunwar spoke to SBS Nepali about the motivation behind this long journey for his second major marathon and reflects on his passion for long-distance running.

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Published 29 September 2026 10:48am

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Nepali marathon enthusiast Ramesh Kunwar travelled nearly 24 hours from Reading in the United Kingdom to Sydney to take part in the Sydney Marathon, which attracted more than 40,000 runners on 30 August. Kunwar spoke to SBS Nepali about the motivation behind this long journey for his second major marathon and reflects on his passion for long-distance running.

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