The Nepal Kempo team, consisting of 16 members, departed on April 21 to participate in the 22nd World Kempo Championship held in Antalya, Turkey, starting on April 21. Four female athletes—Anjana Shahi, Prisha Rajyalaxmi Shah, Ira Gautam, and Monalisha Dhami—will compete in semi-kempo events, while six male athletes will participate in various categories. Pavel Shah, President of the Nepal Kempo Kukri Federation, expressed confidence that the athletes will deliver outstanding performances and win medals. (Kathmandu, April 21)
The Nepalese Kempo team has departed for the 22nd World Kempo Championship, which will be held in Antalya, Turkey. The championship will run until April 26. The 16-member delegation is led by Pavel Shah, President of the Nepal Kempo Kukri Federation. The team includes six male and four female athletes, with additional officials and guardians accompanying them.
In the women’s division, Anjana Shahi (50 kg), Prisha Rajyalaxmi Shah (22 kg), Ira Gautam (25 kg), and Monalisha Dhami (60 kg) will compete in semi-kempo events. Anjana Shahi will also challenge in kata and self-defense, while Ira Gautam will compete in kata as well. On the men’s side, Suresh Parajuli (65 kg), Sulabh Shrestha (30 kg), and Kriddik Bikram Kunwar (25 kg) will participate in semi-kempo competitions. Dilman Lama will compete in full kempo, kata, and self-defense events. Yaman Pandey will challenge himself in five events: full kempo, semi-kempo, submission, self-defense, and kata. Shivahari Rai will take part in both semi and full kempo, including kata and submission categories.
During the team’s departure, President Pavel Shah expressed his belief that the athletes will perform superbly and bring home medals. The players also committed to upholding the nation’s honor through their participation.
