Nepali Karate Star Arika Gurung: A Journey of Historic Wins

Nepali karate athlete Arika Gurung has been making waves on the international stage, creating history with her stellar performances in prestigious tournaments around the world. Alongside her dedicated coach Kusal Shrestha, Arika has brought pride to Nepal with an impressive collection of medals across multiple championships.

Arika Gurung’s Remarkable Achievements:

1. 10th World Shito-Ryu Karate Championship, Jakarta – 🥇 Gold Medal
   
2. 19th Asian Games, Hangzhou, China – 🥈 Silver Medal
   
3. USA Open Karate Championship, Texas – 🥇 1 Gold (Senior), 🥈 1 Silver (U21)
   
4. 20th AKF Championship, Hangzhou, China
   
5. WKF Karate 1 League, U21, Fujairah, UAE – 🥈 Silver Medal
   
6. WKF Karate 1 Premier League, Morocco – 🥉 Bronze Medal
   
7. 8th SAKF Championship, Bhutan – 🥇 Gold Medal
   
8. 16th Asian Pacific Shito-Ryu Karate Championship, Singapore – 🥇 Gold Medal
   
9. Australian Open Karate Championship, Sydney – 🥇 Gold Medal
   
10. Thailand Open Karate Championship, Bangkok – 🥇 Gold Medal
    
11. 9th SAKF Championship, Colombo – 🥇 Gold Medal
    
12. WKF Karate Series 1, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (3–4 April 2025) – 🥇 Gold Medal
    

A Legacy in the Making

Arika Gurung’s dedication, discipline, and relentless pursuit of excellence have made her a true ambassador of Nepali sports on the global stage. Her victories not only demonstrate her talent but also inspire young athletes in Nepal to aim higher and dream bigger.

With a career already filled with gold, silver, and bronze medals across continents, Arika continues to write a new chapter in Nepal’s sports history one kick, punch, and championship at a time.