KATHMANDU: Nepal has continued to dominate the medal tally clinching the highest number of medals at the 13th South Asian Games (SAG) underway in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
As per the latest medal tally, Nepal has so far has bagged 44 medals including 23 gold, nine silver, and 12 bronze medals.
On Tuesday, Nepal’s Bir Bahadur Mahara won a gold medal in men’s 68kg category in Taekwondo. He defeated Pakistan’s Muhammad Faheem.
Likewise, Kajal Shrestha won a gold medal in Taekwondo under-46kg category defeating Pakistan’s Syed Zadi Sidra Batoo.
Nepal’s Sunita Maharjan won a gold medal in under 67kg category of Kumite.
Similarly, Nepali athlete Santoshi Shrestha won a gold medal in the 10,000-meter race.
Likewise, Tanka Karki won a silver medal in the men’s 1,500-meter sprint.
Nepali athlete Himal Tamot won a gold medal in Duathlon race held in Pokhara.
Likewise, Laxman Malla was the runner-up.
Sushmita Tamang won a gold medal in Wushu Taolu.
Similarly, Bijaya Sinjali won a gold in Wushu Taolu.
Nepal’s Nabin Rasaili won a gold medal defeating Pakistan’s Mohammad Nasir 8-6 in the 67-kg Kumite.
Also see: SAG 2019: List of medal winners for Nepal (updated)
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