Arika Gurung

Arika Gurung is a Nepali karateka. She won the silver medal in the women's kumite +68 kg event at the 2022 Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China.[1]

Arika Gurung
Personal information
BornThapathali, Kathmandu
Sport
SportKarate
ClubManamaiju Karate Do Academy
Coached byKushal Shrestha
Niraj Maharjan
Medal record
Women's karate
Representing    Nepal
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place2022 HangzhouKumite +68 kg

Career

At the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China in October 2023, Arika defeated Hong Kong's Yan Kai Ho 8-4 in the weight group above 68 kg for Kumute and entered final. However Competing in the women’s karate category for athletes weighing above 68 kilograms, Berultseva emerged as the undisputed champion, facing off against Arika Gurung and securing a decisive victory with a score of 3:0.[2] Arika came second. The medal by arika is the third silver medal won by Nepal in individual competition in the Asian Games after 25 years and it is also the only silver medal won in the 19th Asian Games. Arika's medal rose Nepal from 38th place to 32nd place in medal table.

References
  1. "Arika Gurung wins historic silver at the Asian Games". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
  2. "Kazakh Karateka Sofya Berultseva Secures Tenth Gold at Asian Games". The Astana Times. 2023-10-19. Retrieved 2023-10-07.


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