What a commentary to this country and our times that Hari Bahadur Rokaya cannot take part in this year's Everest Marathon because he can't afford the application fee ('Run, Hari, run', #153). Someone may come up with the money for Hari to run, but there are some structural issues to be dealt with here. Hari is a patriot, who works hard for what he believes in, he ploughs his salary to mentor younger athletes, he doesn't want to emigrate, or even live in Kathmandu. There are many people like Hari Rokaya in Nepal, I just wish they would rise up soon and run this country. Hari should not just run the marathon, but also run in the next election, if it is ever held.

A Sweeney,
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