Premier League Karate silver medalist Erica returns home

By TRN Online, Kathmadnu, April 13: Nepali karate star Erika Gurung, who won a silver medal at the Karate One Premier League held in China, has returned home on Monday.

Nepal’s karate player Erika secured a silver medal after finishing runner-up in the Karate One Premier League held in Leshan, China.

In the final held on Sunday, Erika was defeated 2-1 by Kazakhstan’s Sofia Berultseva.

Earlier, Erika had advanced to the final by defeating Italy’s Cleolia Ferracuti 8-3 in the women’s 68 kg weight category semifinal.

This was the second time Erika faced defeat against Sofia in a final, having previously lost to the same opponent in the Karate One Premier League final in Turkey.

Before reaching the semifinals, Erika remained unbeaten in the group stage, winning all her matches. She then comfortably defeated Slovenia’s Jibret Jala 8-0 in the quarterfinal.

Upon returning home, Erika, along with her coach and manager, was welcomed at Tribhuvan International Airport by officials of the Nepal Karate Federation.