20th Asian Games: Judo player Punam eliminated

Summary

Nepal’s judo player Punam Shrestha has been eliminated from the 20th Asian Games in Japan after losing her women’s under-70 kg bout to an Indian opponent. Nepal has now been defeated in five of the seven judo categories it entered.

Key Points
  • Punam Shrestha was eliminated from the 20th Asian Games judo competition in Japan.
  • She lost her women’s under-70 kg match to an Indian player at Aichi International Arena.
  • Nepal has now been defeated in five of the seven judo categories it entered.
  • Sujan Gurung is set to compete in the men’s under-90 kg category, and Nepal will also take part in the mixed team event.
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