The Nepalese Kempo team delivered an outstanding performance by winning 17 medals at the 22nd IKF World Kempo Championship 2026 held in Antalya, Turkey. Pavel Shah, President of the Nepal Kempo Federation, confirmed that the team secured medals across five categories. In total, 16 athletes and officials represented Nepal at the event. Kathmandu, 11 Baishakh.
The Nepal Kempo team excelled at the championship in Turkey, securing a total of 17 medals at the prestigious global martial arts competition held in Antalya. This impressive achievement highlights Nepal’s growing presence in international Kempo sports.
Pavel Shah, President of the Nepal Kempo Federation, reported that Nepal won 17 medals across five different disciplines at the World Kempo Championship. In the Junior Kata category, Monalisa Dhami earned the gold medal. In the same category, Kridix Bikram Kunwar and Dilman Lama each won bronze medals. In the Junior Weapons Kata, Monalisa secured a silver medal, while Sulabh Shrestha and Kridix also earned bronze medals.
In the over-18 Kata category, Yaman Pandey claimed a bronze medal. The team kata duo of Monalisa and Ira Gautam also secured a bronze medal. In Self-Defense, the team comprising Suresh Parajuli, Yaman Pandey, Monalisa, and Shivahari Rai won a bronze medal. The Mixed Self-Defense event (men and women) saw Anjana Shahi, Yaman Pandey, Monalisa, and Shivahari earn silver medals. Additionally, Anjana Shahi and Monalisa achieved bronze medals in the Self-Defense category.
On the second day, in the Submission category for juniors, Kridix Bikram earned a silver medal, while Monalisa, Sulabh Shrestha, and Ira Gautam each received bronze medals. Federation President Shah expressed optimism about winning more medals as the competition continues until April 26. A total of 16 Nepalese players and officials participated in this championship. Team coach Anjana Shahi congratulated all medal winners and participants for successfully raising Nepal’s flag on the international stage.
