Karate’s near-misses dent Nepal’s medal hopes at Asian Games
Summary
Nepal’s karate team fell just short of three medal chances at the 20th Asian Games, denting the country’s hopes in the competition. Erika Gurung, Min Bahadur Tamang and Rakesh Manandhar all lost in the medal rounds, while Nepal’s women’s volleyball team beat Kyrgyzstan in a ranking match.
Key Points
- Erika Gurung reached the semifinals but lost both her semifinal and bronze-medal repechage bouts, missing out on a medal in the over-68 kg karate category.
- Min Bahadur Tamang and Rakesh Manandhar also lost in their bronze-medal attempts after reaching the semifinals.
- Nepal’s women’s volleyball team defeated Kyrgyzstan in straight sets in a ranking match after already being eliminated from the group stage.
