The Nepal Ji Kun-Do Martial Arts Federation has announced its participation in the ‘Indo-Nepal SDT Street Defence Tournament 2026’ to be held in Mumbai, India. The Nepalese team will be led by coach Shiv Bahadur Thapa, with an 11-member squad comprising both male and female athletes. Indian organizer Sifu MR Salmani expressed confidence that the participation of the Nepalese team will strengthen friendship and promote cultural exchange between the two countries.
The Nepal Ji Kun-Do Martial Arts Federation will take part in the ‘Indo-Nepal SDT Street Defence Tournament 2026’ organized by the ‘Ji Kun-Do Martial Art Association (India)’. The event is scheduled to take place in Mumbai on May 22, 23, and 24, 2026. The Nepalese team for the tournament has been officially announced. Under the leadership of international coach Shiv Bahadur Thapa, the team will represent Nepal in the competition.
Refereeing duties will be handled by Dipendra Shrestha and Kumar Basnet. Team manager will be Sabin Shrestha, a member of the Tokha Municipality Sports Development Committee. The male players selected are Vijay Thapa, Bibek Thapa, Ayush Shrestha, Sanjiv Majhi, Pitamber Magar, and Rajendra Thapa. The female athletes include Nirmala Magar, Jamuna Bik, Sarika Nepali, Fumiko Tamang, and Nilam Koirala. For medical support, nurse Dr. Srijana Khadka will be part of the team’s health services.
