Nepali International Referee Bablu Shiwakoti to Officiate at 20th Asian Games
Summary
Nepali international referee Bablu Shiwakoti will officiate in taekwondo at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. His appointment is being seen as recognition of Nepal’s technical capability in taekwondo.
Key Points
- Bablu Shiwakoti will referee taekwondo at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4.
- He holds international referee recognition in both Gyorogi and Poomsae disciplines and has served as Technical Delegate of the Nepal Taekwondo Association for two terms.
- Shiwakoti has officiated in international competitions across several countries, including Australia, Japan, China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India and Mongolia.
- The Asian Taekwondo Union has appointed him to its Technical Committee for 2026.
