Pursotam Pokhrel

Pursotam Pokhrel
Born (1991-04-28) April 28, 1991
Bhimeshwar-4, Sindhuli District, Nepal
NationalityNepali
StyleWado Ryu Karate
TeamNepal Karate (coach)
Rank4th Dan (Wado Ryu)
Other information
OccupationKarate instructor, coach, referee
Notable clubSaraswati Dojo

Pursotam Pokhrel (born 28 April 1991) is a Nepali karateka, instructor, national coach, and referee. He holds a 4th Dan in Wado Ryu Karate and has served as treasurer of the Nepal Wado Ryu Karate-Do Association. He is the chief instructor at Saraswati Dojo in Gokarneshwar-8, Kathmandu.

Early life and education

Pursotam Pokhrel was born on 28 April 1991 in Bhimeshwar-4, Sindhuli District, Nepal. He began practising karate at a young age and later specialized in Wado Ryu Karate.

Career

Pokhrel has over 20 years of experience in karate as a competitor, instructor, and official. He has served in several roles within the Nepal Wado Ryu Karate-Do Association, including treasurer, and works as the chief instructor at Saraswati Dojo in Gokarneshwar-8, Kathmandu. He is also listed as a national coach for Nepal and serves as a national referee under World Karate Federation (WKF) rules.

Students

Among the athletes he has coached are:

  • Elon Shrestha
  • Susmita Waiba
  • Tika Maya Jimmee
  • Prakash Majhi

Achievements

Pokhrel has represented Nepal in international competitions and earned medals at multiple events, including:

  • Bronze — 12th Siji Nishimura Cup International Karate Championship (Fukuoka, Japan). [1]
  • 2 Bronze Medals — 2nd Kamitsuma Okukai International Karate Championship (Cambodia). [2]
  • Silver — 3rd International Karate Championship (Ratanapura, Sri Lanka). [3]
  • 2 Gold Medals — 5th & 6th South Asian Wado Ryu Karate Championships (Gujarat, India). [4]

Instructor roles

He is the chief instructor at Saraswati Dojo and teaches at several schools in Kathmandu, including The Celebration Co-ed School, Young Hearts Boarding School, The Himalayan White House World School, and Eastpole Secondary School. [5]

Contributions

Pokhrel has been involved in coaching national athletes, refereeing under WKF rules, organizing local events and seminars, and promoting Wado Ryu Karate in Nepal. [6]

References


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