Kushal Shrestha (Nepali: कुशल श्रेष्ठ; born August 17, 1982) is a former Nepalese Karate player and the National Karate Team's head coach. He was born in Dhankuta, Koshi Province, Nepal. Currently, he is preparing the Nepali National Karate Team as a head coach for the 19th Asian Games, which are going to be held in China from September 23 to October 8, 2023.
He is the most popular player and coach in the history of Nepalese Karate. He started his career at the age of 8. Now, he holds a black belt at the World Shotokan Karate Academy RyuKyu 6th Dan (Godan) from Sweden. He represents Nepal in various Karate tournaments across the globe. Notable participation was the 10th South Asian Games held in Sri Lanka, winning a gold with one silver and two bronze medals.
International Karate Awards +CompetitionAwardsYear Malaysia-Nepal Karate Friendly Championship MalaysiaBronze Medal20069th south Asian Games, PakistanSilver Medal200410th South Asian Games, Sri LankaGold Medal200611th South Asian Games, Bangladesh (Team Kata and Individual Fight)2 Bronze Medal2010The 11th All Bangladesh Milkvita dragon karate open championship-2006Gold Medal2006AMA International Karate Open Championship, EnglandSilver Medal2007Shukokai Open Karate Championship 2016- 7th Feb 2016, Melbourne AustraliaSilver Medal2016
Awards and recognition +Awards Year Prabal Gorkha Dakshin Bahu 4th by his Majesty King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev On 2061. 2004Player of the year 2063 by National and International player association.2005/2006Player of the year 2064 by National and International player association.2006/2007Dhankuta Prativa Puraskar 2007 by Dhankuta Prativa Puraskar Kosh Dhankuta UK chapter.2007Sikshya Diwas padak 2064 By Education Ministry.2007Certificate of Appreciation from JAAN ( Jica Alumni association of Nepal).2010Appreciation from National Reference Laboratory for Gold Medal In 10th Sag Game.2006Honor From Dhankuta Prativa Puraskar Kosh in England (UK) for participation in International Karate Championship in Uk from Nepal.2009Letter of Appreciation from G.P. Koirala Center for bronze medal in 11th Sag Games In Bangladesh from Prime Minister Ms. Sujata Koirala. 2011Letter of Appreciation from Nepal Karate Federation for bronze medal in 11th Sag Games In Bangladesh.2011Honor From NRN Of Canada From Honorable Nepalese Ambassador Dr. Bhoj Raj Ghimire at Moments of 6th National Convention, Mississauga, Canada-June 29–392013Honor From Laligurans Club Of Canada.2013Honor From NRNA Of Australia.2016Honor From NINFA( Nepalese Indigenous Nationalities Forum, Australia ) Of Australia From Honorable Nepalese Ambassador Lucky Sherpa.2017
National Karate Awards. +Competition Award Year5th National karate championship and selection of 9th SAF Games PakistanGold Medal20046th National karate championshipGold Medal 2006National Karate Selection Championship in November 2009 for 11th Sag Games, Dhaka, BangladeshGold Medal2009Dhirendra Memorial National karate, Judo and Kick boxing championshipSilver Medal2002Second Parshuram Meche Memorial Invitational International karate and kick boxing ChampionshipGold Medal20001st Sushma Koirala Memorial Indo Nepal karate and kick boxing ChampionshipBronze Medal1998
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