Nepal’s Sanu Maya Thing knocked out in Asian Games karate
Summary
Nepal’s Sanu Maya Thing was eliminated from the women’s individual kata competition at the 20th Asian Games after losing 5-0 to South Korea’s Haeun Choi in the round of 16. Vijay Singhjali also exited early in the men’s changquan event as Nepal’s medal hopes in wushu ended.
Key Points
- Sanu Maya Thing was knocked out of the women’s individual kata competition at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
- She lost 5-0 to South Korea’s Haeun Choi in the round of 16 at Toyohashi Gymnasium.
- Vijay Singhjali was eliminated in the opening round of the men’s changquan event, ending Nepal’s wushu medal hopes early.
- Japan won its first gold of the Games in triathlon through Takumi Hojo.
