# Kushal Shrestha

Kushal Shrestha (Nepali: कुशल श्रेष्ठ; born August 17, 1982) is a former Nepalese Karate player and the National Karate Team's head coach. He was born in Dhankuta, Koshi Province, Nepal. Currently, he is preparing the Nepali National Karate Team as a head coach for the 19th Asian Games, which are going to be held in China from September 23 to October 8, 2023.
He is the most popular player and coach in the history of Nepalese Karate. He started his career at the age of 8. Now, he holds a black belt at the World Shotokan Karate Academy RyuKyu 6th Dan (Godan) from Sweden. He represents Nepal in various Karate tournaments across the globe. Notable participation was the 10th South Asian Games held in Sri Lanka, winning a gold with one silver and two bronze medals.

## International Karate Awards

| Competition | Awards | Year |
| Malaysia-Nepal Karate Friendly Championship Malaysia | Bronze Medal | 2006 |
| 9th south Asian Games, Pakistan | Silver Medal | 2004 |
| 10th South Asian Games, Sri Lanka | Gold Medal | 2006 |
| 11th South Asian Games, Bangladesh (Team Kata and Individual Fight) | 2 Bronze Medal | 2010 |
| The 11th All Bangladesh Milkvita dragon karate open championship-2006 | Gold Medal | 2006 |
| AMA International Karate Open Championship, England | Silver Medal | 2007 |
| Shukokai Open Karate Championship 2016- 7th Feb 2016, Melbourne Australia | Silver Medal | 2016 |

## Awards and recognition

| Awards | Year |
| Prabal Gorkha Dakshin Bahu 4th by his Majesty King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev On 2061. | 2004 |
| Player of the year 2063 by National and International player association. | 2005/2006 |
| Player of the year 2064 by National and International player association. | 2006/2007 |
| Dhankuta Prativa Puraskar 2007 by Dhankuta Prativa Puraskar Kosh Dhankuta UK chapter. | 2007 |
| Sikshya Diwas padak 2064 By Education Ministry. | 2007 |
| Certificate of Appreciation from JAAN ( Jica Alumni association of Nepal). | 2010 |
| Appreciation from National Reference Laboratory for Gold Medal In 10th Sag Game. | 2006 |
| Honor From Dhankuta Prativa Puraskar Kosh in England (UK) for participation in International Karate Championship in Uk from Nepal. | 2009 |
| Letter of Appreciation from G.P. Koirala Center for bronze medal in 11th Sag Games In Bangladesh from Prime Minister Ms. Sujata Koirala. | 2011 |
| Letter of Appreciation from Nepal Karate Federation for bronze medal in 11th Sag Games In Bangladesh. | 2011 |
| Honor From NRN Of Canada From Honorable Nepalese Ambassador Dr. Bhoj Raj Ghimire at Moments of 6th National Convention, Mississauga, Canada-June 29–39 | 2013 |
| Honor From Laligurans Club Of Canada. | 2013 |
| Honor From NRNA Of Australia. | 2016 |
| Honor From NINFA( Nepalese Indigenous Nationalities Forum, Australia ) Of Australia From Honorable Nepalese Ambassador Lucky Sherpa. | 2017 |

## National Karate Awards.

| Competition | Award | Year |
| 5th National karate championship and selection of 9th SAF Games Pakistan | Gold Medal | 2004 |
| 6th National karate championship | Gold Medal | 2006 |
| National Karate Selection Championship in November 2009 for 11th Sag Games, Dhaka, Bangladesh | Gold Medal | 2009 |
| Dhirendra Memorial National karate, Judo and Kick boxing championship | Silver Medal | 2002 |
| Second Parshuram Meche Memorial Invitational International karate and kick boxing Championship | Gold Medal | 2000 |
| 1st Sushma Koirala Memorial Indo Nepal karate and kick boxing Championship | Bronze Medal | 1998 |