By Sergeant Buman Paija, Senior Technician, Nepal Signal Troop, BGN
The Survival Nepali Culture and Language Course 26/02 conducted its Doko Endurance Run on 2 October 2026 on the outskirts of British Gurkhas Pokhara. Under the leadership of Lance Corporal Om Kaji Rai, course personnel had completed five weeks of progressive physical training in preparation for this demanding assessment.
All 19 students approached the challenge with determination, resilience and a consistently positive attitude, producing an exceptional set of results. Eight students finished in under 43mins, reflecting the high levels of physical fitness and mental robustness developed throughout the training package.
At the front of the field was Lieutenant Patrick Baker (Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment), who achieved an impressive winning time of 37mins 20secs.
