Nepal Police Club Crowned Champions at 5th Krishna Prasad Bhattarai Memorial National Karate Tournament

KATHMANDU. The Nepal Police Club has emerged as the team champion of the 5th Krishna Prasad Bhattarai Memorial National Karate Tournament. The Police secured the title after delivering an outstanding performance in the final rounds held on Sunday at the Karate Academy in Satdobato, Lalitpur.

The Police lifted the championship trophy by winning a total of 13 medals, including 7 gold, 3 silver, and 3 bronze. The departmental teams dominated the competition. The APF Club finished in second place with 6 gold, 3 silver, and 4 bronze medals, while the Tribhuvan Army Club secured third place with 4 gold, 6 silver, and 1 bronze medal. Athletes from all seven provinces and three departmental teams participated in the competition, which featured 17 categories.

In the men's 50kg weight category, Rakesh Manandhar of the Police won the gold medal by defeating Bamin Gurung of Gandaki Province 6-1. In the under-84kg category, Mohammad Shekhu Alam of the APF emerged victorious, defeating Krishna Budha Magar 7-0 in the final. Alon Shrestha became the champion in the 55kg weight category, while Min Bahadur Tamang of the APF won gold in the 60kg category.

Similarly, Pradip Baijali Magar of the APF secured gold in the 67kg category, while Tenzing Sherpa took first place in the men's 84kg category by defeating Suresh Japrel of the Army 9-0. In the men's 75kg category, Sibu Od of the Army won gold by defeating Rajiv Pudasaini of the Police.

In the women's under-68kg final, Ashika Rai of the Police won gold with a narrow 1-0 victory over Sampada KC of the Army. In the 45kg category, Barsha Budha Magar of the Police recorded an easy 9-0 win over Aastha Luhar of the APF.

Anjali Maharjan of the APF and Priyanka Shahi of the Army won gold medals in their respective 50kg and 55kg weight categories. In the 61kg category, Nirupa Tamang Dong of the Police added a gold medal by defeating Shraddha Sunar 8-3. In the women's over-68kg weight category, Shraddha Thapa of the Army won gold by defeating Mahima Rai of the APF in a thrilling 8-7 match.