Nepal Secures At Least Two Medals in Karate at Asian Games
Summary
Nepal has secured at least two bronze medals in karate at the 20th Asian Games after Min Bahadur Tamang and Rakesh Manandhar reached the semi-finals in their respective men’s kumite weight categories. Nepal’s Sanumaya Thing was earlier knocked out in women’s individual kata, while the country’s all-time Asian Games medal haul stands at 26, with no golds yet.
Key Points
- Min Bahadur Tamang and Rakesh Manandhar reached the semi-finals in men’s kumite and have guaranteed Nepal at least two bronze medals.
- Both athletes will still have a chance to compete for gold or silver depending on their semi-final results.
- Sanumaya Thing was eliminated 5-0 by South Korea’s Cho Ha-hyun in women’s individual kata.
- Nepal’s Asian Games medal tally has reached 26 overall, including 23 bronze and three silver, with no gold medal yet.
