Nepali judoka struggle at Asian Games
Summary
Nepal’s judokas exited early at the Asian Games as all four lost in the first round, adding to the country’s struggle to improve its medal tally. Subash Tamang opened with an even-par 70 in golf, while Bijay Majhi finished tenth in canoe slalom.
Key Points
- All four Nepali judokas were eliminated in the first round at the Aichi International Arena.
- Coach Sunita Magar Tamrakar blamed the poor results on limited international exposure and hoped for better performances from Poonam Shrestha and Sujan Gurung.
- Bijay Majhi finished tenth in men’s kayak singles in canoe slalom, while Aashish Rana Magar failed to complete his semifinal run.
- Subash Tamang shot an even-par 70 to share 18th place in golf; Sadbhav Acharya withdrew after being hospitalized with a fever.
