Nepal's Rakesh Manandhar and Erika Gurung Win Gold Medals at World Shito-Ryu Karate Championship
Summary
Nepal’s Rakesh Manandhar won gold in the men’s 55 kg category at the World Shito-Ryu Karate Championship in Yokohama, Japan. Erika Gurung also captured gold in the women’s above 68 kg category, adding to Nepal’s strong showing on the international stage.
Key Points
- Rakesh Manandhar won gold in the men’s 55 kg category at the World Shito-Ryu Karate Championship in Yokohama.
- Erika Gurung won gold in the women’s above 68 kg category and added another major title to her record.
- Erika previously won silver at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou and gold at the 2023 Jakarta edition of the same championship.
- The results were seen as an important boost for Nepali karate on the international stage.
