Nepal Wins First Medal at 20th Asian Games

Kathmandu. Nepal has won its first medal in the ongoing 20th Asian Games in Japan. Nepali karate player Tenzing Sherpa has brought Nepal its first medal in the ongoing Asiad by winning a bronze medal in the men's kumite 84 kg weight category.

In the bronze medal match held on Wednesday, Tenzing defeated Laos' Vathana Jayasoon 9-1. Tenzing, who appeared aggressive from the start in the decisive match, secured Nepal's medal by winning with a clear margin.