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'I did not win silver, I lost gold'

Arika Gurung

Karate player Arika Gurung. Credit: SBS Nepali

Young karateka Arika Gurung became the first Nepali athlete to win a major medal when she took home a silver medal from the 2024 Asian Championship in China. Gurung talks to SBS Nepali about her experiences competing in and winning these prestigious tournaments.


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Young karateka Arika Gurung became the first Nepali athlete to win a major medal when she took home a silver medal from the 2024 Asian Championship in China. Gurung talks to SBS Nepali about her experiences competing in and winning these prestigious tournaments.


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