Nepal lost a para taekwondo star. Australia just won gold
Summary
Shrijana Ghising, once one of Nepal’s top para taekwondo prospects, has gained Australian citizenship and is now aiming to compete for Australia at the 2028 LA Paralympics. Her move has been praised in Australia but seen in Nepal as another loss of a talented athlete due to limited support and opportunities.
Key Points
- Shrijana Ghising won gold for Nepal at the 2022 World Para Taekwondo Grand Prix Finals and later moved to Australia in search of better opportunities.
- She received Australian citizenship in June, with her process expedited so she could compete for Australia at upcoming tournaments.
- Ghising has already won gold at the 2026 World Taekwondo Para Grand Prix in Muju, South Korea, for Australia.
- Nepali coach Kabiraj Negi Lama said Nepal failed to provide the platform and facilities she deserved, calling her departure a missed opportunity.
