The result rewrites what many expected. Suman Maharjan and Nur Mohammad had dominated the group stage, separated by just one minute at the top of the leaderboard. Yet when the Super Six birds were released on 6th June 2026 from Thimi, Phutung, Maitighar and Banepa, it was the dark horse from Thimi who soared above them all.
Final Standings
Final standings are based on Super Six round performance only.
| Rank | Participant | Location | Super Six Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1 | Birendra Shrestha | Thimi | 30:49 |
| 🥈 2 | Rajan Shrestha | Thimi | 25:18 |
| 🥉 3 | Nur Mohammad | Phutung | 25:14 |
| 4 | Suman Maharjan | Maitighar | 18:56 |
| 5 | Santosh Kumar Gupta | Phutung | 11:13 |
| 6 | Dil Krishna Munankarmi | Banepa | 08:29 |
The Champion: Birendra Shrestha
Birendra Shrestha's victory is the story of a competitor who saved his best for the final stage. His group stage total of 32:47 from Group D was solid but left him 6th going into the Super Six — nearly 5 hours behind the joint leaders Maharjan and Nur Mohammad.
But in the Super Six, his birds were in a class of their own. His named pigeons — Chini Male, Chini Female (multiple birds), and Bhurja Female — produced a combined Super Six total of 30:49, the highest Super Six round total of any competitor.
The standout performance was Chini Male's flight of 09:52 — the longest single flight of the entire tournament, surpassing even Harish Kojoo's group stage best of 10:43 in Group E. Chini Female followed with 06:51, and a second Chini Female with 05:00, giving Shrestha five quality landings and an unstoppable total.
That the winning birds carry strain names — Chini Male, Chini Female, Bhurja Female — speaks to a serious breeding program. These are not generic birds; they are the product of deliberate selection, and their Super Six performance validated every decision Shrestha made in building this loft.
The Heartbreak: Suman Maharjan
Defending champion Suman Maharjan had arrived at the Super Six as the slight favourite, leading the group stage by a single minute over Nur Mohammad. His unnamed pigeon in Group B had produced the second-best single flight of the entire tournament at 10:37 — a performance that announced his birds were in exceptional form.
But in the Super Six, Maharjan's birds fell well short of their group stage heights. His five pigeons totalled just 18:56 in the final round — best flight 04:38 — leaving him 4th. The champion of 2082 could not defend his title.
The Near Miss: Nur Mohammad
Nur Mohammad of Phutung came agonisingly close. His Super Six round of 25:14 — all five birds landing between 04:54 and 05:07, a masterclass in loft-wide consistency — was enough to lift him from 2nd to 2nd overall with 62:54. Just 42 minutes separated him from the title.
That consistency across five birds is Nur Mohammad's signature. Where other competitors rely on one exceptional bird to carry their score, his entire team performs at the same level. It is a strategy that won him 3rd place in the 26th tournament, 2nd place in the 27th, and marks him as a perennial Super Six threat.
The Collapse: Dil Krishna Munankarmi
The most dramatic downfall of the Super Six belonged to Dil Krishna Munankarmi of Banepa. The tournament's biggest improver — who had gone from 13:45 total in 2082 to 36:56 in the group stage — suffered a catastrophic Super Six. Three of his five birds were disqualified, leaving him with just 08:29 from two landed birds. He finished 5th overall with 45:25.
Similarly, Santosh Kumar Gupta of Phutung had two disqualifications, posting 11:13 in the Super Six to finish 6th with 44:50.
The disqualifications from two of the pre-final favourites opened the door for Birendra Shrestha to claim the title, and he walked through it decisively.
Rajan Shrestha: The Consistent Dark Horse
Rajan Shrestha of Thimi — another newcomer to the Super Six this year — produced a composed performance when it mattered. His 25:18 in the Super Six, led by pigeon5 2083's 06:12, lifted him to 3rd overall with 59:44. Like Birendra Shrestha, he arrived at the Super Six as an unknown quantity and left with a podium finish.
The result means both 1st and 3rd place went to Thimi competitors in the 2083 edition — a remarkable showing from the Bhaktapur district.
Tournament Best Single Flights
| Rank | Flight | Pigeon | Owner | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1st | 10:43 | pigeon4 2083 | Harish Kojoo (Bhaktapur) | Group E |
| 🥈 2nd | 10:37 | pigeon2 2083 | Suman Maharjan (Maitighar) | Group B |
| 🥉 3rd | 09:52 | Chini Male | Birendra Shrestha (Thimi) | Super Six |
| 4th | 09:16 | pigeon5 2083 | Dil Krishna Munankarmi (Banepa) | Group E |
| 5th | 09:15 | pigeon4 2083 | Arosh Manandhar (Banepa) | Group F |
Note: pigeons listed as "pigeon1 2083", "pigeon2 2083" etc. are birds whose names were not registered on the platform. Each is a unique bird belonging to its respective owner.
Looking Back: How the Tournament Unfolded
The 27th National Tournament 2083 was defined by several extraordinary storylines:
The group stage photo finish — Maharjan and Nur Mohammad were separated by just one minute after six rounds, the closest top-two gap in recent tournaments.
The Group E weather disruption — rainy conditions forced 8 participants out of Group E and into an extended Group F, reshaping the competitive field and producing some of the best flying of the season.
The single Super Six round format — unlike last year's two Super Six rounds, the 2083 final was decided in one day, meaning every flight weighted double. This format ultimately benefited Birendra Shrestha, who had a single outstanding day, and hurt Maharjan, who had no opportunity for recovery.
The generation shift — three of the six Super Six qualifiers (Birendra Shrestha, Rajan Shrestha, Dil Krishna Munankarmi) had not qualified last year. All three improved dramatically from 2082 to 2083, suggesting a new wave of competitive lofts emerging across the valley.
Full tournament results and individual flight data are available at
pigeonnepal.com/en/tournaments/27th-national-tournament-2083
Results compiled from live data on Pigeon Nepal. The 27th National Tournament 2083 was organised by the Nepal Pigeon Keeper's Association (NPKA).