Karate Team Eyes Success at 20th Asian Games
Summary
Nepal is pinning high hopes on karate at the 20th Asian Games in Japan, with medalist Erika Gurung and the women’s team Kata squad among its key contenders. The team is preparing in closed training while coaches push for timely sports equipment and acclimatization ahead of the event.
Key Points
- Nepal expects strong results in karate at the 20th Asian Games, building on Erika Gurung’s historic silver medal at the 19th edition.
- Sanumaya Thing will compete in individual Kata, while Megha Limbu and Elisa Raskoti Magar join her in Nepal’s first women’s team Kata entry.
- The Karate Federation sent the team to the 10th South Asian Championship in Bangladesh for experience, where they won gold despite short preparation.
- The National Sports Council has begun closed training, but coaches say players still need essential sports equipment on time.
