Punam Shrestha Loses in Judo at Asian Games
Summary
Punam Shrestha of Nepal has been eliminated from judo at the ongoing 20th Asian Games after losing to India’s Takhelambam Linthoi Chanu in the women’s under-70 kg event in Japan. Nepal has now lost five of its seven judo bouts so far, with more matches still scheduled.
Key Points
- Punam Shrestha was defeated by India’s Takhelambam Linthoi Chanu in the women’s under-70 kg judo event at the 20th Asian Games in Japan.
- Nepal has lost five of the seven judo events it has contested so far.
- Four Nepali players were eliminated in the first round yesterday, including Devakimai Shrestha, Nisha Shrestha, Bishal BK and Bikash BK.
- Sushan Gurung is set to compete today in the under-90 kg category, and Nepal will also take part in the mixed team event.
