3 years ago
International boxer Abiral Ghimire who has set a world record in the international boxing tournament is gearing up with his extensive practice routine as he will be competing for the K 1 Kick Boxing International Tournament 2020 taking place in Tokyo, Japan on December 13.
He is practicing under the guidance of his father Dev Kumar Ghimire who himself is an international boxer and trainer.The 21-year-old boxer will meet Brazilian competitor Philip Kumura for the title.
If he could beat the Brazilian boxer, he would be able to take the national boxing image to a new height.
Abiral known as the ‘Himalayan Chituwa’ (Leopard) spends eight hours a day for practice. His instructor believes that Abiral would win the title.
Abiral , originally from Gurjudhara of Chandragiri Municipality, has been in Nagoya of Japan for the past five years.
He is the first youngest Nepali boxer to participate in the ‘K One Kick Boxing Tournament’ which is a prestigious competition in the international sports forum.
His father and present coach Dev Kumar had represented Nepal in the match in 2004.Dev Kumar hopes for further encouragement to Abiral on behalf of the Nepal government, sports lovers and the people through a social networking site.
Non-resident Nepali Association Japan’s Vice Chair Deepak Karki said it was indeed a matter of pride and prestige for Nepal that Abiral was representing the country in the tournament.
Abiral is the winner of the title of ‘Host Cup S’ held in Tokyo last year.
