Nepal's Kshitij Khanal Eliminated from Asian Games Badminton
Summary
Nepal’s Kshitij Khanal has been eliminated from the men’s singles badminton event at the 20th Asian Games after a straight-sets loss to Iran’s Nima Rostampourlagaldani. With his exit, Nepal’s singles campaign in Asian Games badminton has come to an end.
Key Points
- Kshitij Khanal lost 2-0 to Iran’s Nima Rostampourlagaldani in the round of 32 at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium in Japan.
- He had reached the second round by beating Macau’s Chi Chon Pui in straight sets in the opening round.
- Nepal’s singles challenge in Asian Games badminton is now over.
- Earlier, Rashila Maharjan and Rhiana Sherchan were also eliminated from the women’s singles.
