Nepali Athlete Santosh Rai Secures Bronze at USA Open Karate Championship 2026
Summary
Nepali athlete Santosh Rai won a bronze medal in the Kata category at the USA Open Karate Championship 2026 in Texas, USA, showcasing strong performances including five consecutive wins in the fight category.
Key Points
- Santosh Rai secured a bronze medal in the Kata category at the USA Open Karate Championship 2026 in Texas.
- He defeated American athletes Carrasquel, Vilaro Pierpaolo, and Compas Johnny in earlier rounds.
- Santosh was defeated by Osako Hisao in the third match, missing the final in the Kata category.
- He won five consecutive bouts in the Kumite (fight) category but lost to Sardi Marcelo in the medal match.
