Local sports briefs

Karki promoted

KATHMANDU: The World Taekwondo Federation promoted Nepali International Taekwondo referee Kumar Bahadur Karki to second-class International Referee, the International Nepal Taekwondo Union (INTU) informed. The fifth-DAN black belt Karki, who is also the member of the INTU, received the certificates last week. Karki has been working as a Taekwondo Master at the Hklee Taekwondo Academy in Virginia, USA since 2009.

Jaya in semi-finals

KATHMANDU: Jaya Multiple College reached the semi-finals of the Corporate Volleyball Tournament here on Monday. Jaya defeated Taleju Bhawani Club in straight sets 25-7, 25-10 to secure the last four berth. In another match, Classic College 'A' edged past Taleju Bhawani 25-5, 25-11 to reach the semi-finals. In the first semi-final match Jaya will take on Five Star Club while Classic 'A' will take on Classic 'B' on Thursday.