Shitoryu Karate to honour World and Asiad medallists
Summary
The Nepal Shitoryu Karate Association has announced cash rewards and formal honours for athletes and coaches after Nepal’s medal-winning performances at the World Shitoryu Karate-Do Championship in Yokohama and the 20th Asian Games. Gold, silver and bronze medallists will receive cash prizes, along with a reward for the national coach linked to Nepal’s Asian Games bronze.
Key Points
- Gold medallists at the World Shitoryu Karate-Do Championship will receive Rs. 100,000 each, while silver and bronze medallists will get Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 25,000, respectively.
- Nepal won two individual golds in Yokohama through Arika Gurung and Rakesh Manandhar, with Nirupa Dong Tamang taking silver and Min Bahadur Tamang earning bronze.
- The women’s team also won bronze in Team Kata and Team Kumite, while Tenzing Sherpa received an Asian Games bronze incentive.
- The association will hold a felicitation ceremony to honour the athletes and encourage preparations for future international events.
