Can Tenzing Sherpa save Nepal from an empty-handed karate campaign?
Summary
Tenzing Sherpa is Nepal’s last remaining karate hope at the Asian Games as the team tries to avoid returning without a medal. The squad has already seen seven athletes eliminated, while coaches and officials point to strong performances and future medal prospects.
Key Points
- Tenzing Sherpa is Nepal’s only remaining karate athlete at the Asian Games and faces On Tek Leong of Macau, China, in the men’s kumite +84kg quarterfinals.
- Seven of Nepal’s eight karatekas have already been knocked out, putting pressure on Sherpa to prevent an empty-handed campaign.
- Nepal has a medal history in karate at the Asian Games, including bronzes from Sita Rai and Samar Bahadur Gole and silver from Arika Gurung in Hangzhou.
- Nepal Karate Federation officials and coaches say the athletes performed well and believe better preparation can produce future medals.
