Nepali Karate Team Departs for 20th Asian Games Preparation in Japan
Summary
The Nepali karate team has departed for Japan to train ahead of the 20th Asian Games, with players receiving VIP airport access for the first time in a special gesture from Education Minister Sashmit Pokharel. The squad will train in Tokyo before moving to Nagoya for the competition from September 20 to 23.
Key Points
- The Nepali karate team left for Japan to prepare for the 20th Asian Games, with the first group from Nepal to head to the event.
- Education Minister Sashmit Pokharel arranged VIP lounge access at Tribhuvan International Airport to honor and encourage the players.
- The team will train at the World Shotokan Karate main dojo in Tokyo from September 6 to 16 before moving to Nagoya for the Asiad.
- Nepal will field athletes in several karate events, including men’s and women’s individual categories and team kata.
