KATHMANDU, MARCH 19

Students from Sampada School showcased exceptional martial arts skills at the 7th National Wuma Kung-fu Championship 2025, held in Kathmandu. The event was attended by Teju Lal Chaudhary, the Minister of Youth and Sports of Nepal, as the chief guest, who also presented the awards to the winners.

The young martial artists from Sampada School delivered an impressive performance, securing twenty medals across different kickboxing and Kung-fu events, along with participation certificates.

The winners include Class 2 students, who secured two gold medals in Wubu Quan Forms (Boys and Girls categories, respectively). Pranay Gurbacharya (Class 6) clinched a gold medal in Monkey Boxing Forms, while Kirti Adit Joshi (Class 7) won a silver medal in Short Weapon Forms.

Akshata Lamgade (Class 7) earned a gold medal in Kung-fu Fan Forms, and Adwita Sunar (Class 7) bagged a bronze medal in Chasang Forms. Kawish Purush Dhakal (Class 5) won a bronze medal in Kickboxing (35-40 kg category), and Sulek Shrestha (Class 5) secured a bronze medal in Kickboxing (40-45 kg category).

Akshata Lamgade (Class 7) won a bronze medal in Kickboxing (35-40 kg category), and Adwita Sunar (Class 7) also won a bronze medal in Kickboxing (30-35 kg category). Pranay Gurbacharya and Arogya Man Singh Basnet received participation certificates in the 35-40 kg Kickboxing category.

The team's was guided by coach Kamal Maga.

Speaking about the event, the school's Principal Anuka Limbu expressed joy at the students' achievements, stating, 'Our students have trained rigorously for this championship, and their success is a testament to their perseverance and discipline. We are thrilled to see them shine on such a grand stage.'