Seventh Asian Sebat Championship to Begin in Dhulikhel on Friday

The Seventh Asian Sebat Championship, organized by the Nepal Sebat Association, is set to take place from April 30 to May 2 at the Kathmandu University Hall in Dhulikhel. Approximately 350 players, referees, and officials from 10 countries, including Nepal, will participate, competing across 136 weight categories. Nepal will be represented by 143 male and female players. The championship will conclude on May 2 at 4 p.m.

April 29, Kathmandu – The Nepal Sebat Association is hosting both the Seventh Asian Sebat Championship and the Himalayan Open Sebat Competition beginning tomorrow at the Kathmandu University Hall in Dhulikhel. The event will run from April 30 through May 2. Participants include players, referees, and officials from Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Chinese Taipei, Uzbekistan, Indonesia, the Philippines, France, and New Zealand, totaling around 350 in all.

According to the association, competitors will be divided among 136 weight classes across various age groups. Nepal’s delegation comprises 143 athletes, including both men and women. The opening ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m., followed immediately by the matches. Medals will be awarded daily to winners, and the competition will close at 4 p.m. on May 2. Association President Laxman Basnet stated that all preparations for the event have been completed. Nepal had proposed to host the seventh edition during the sixth championship held last year in New Delhi, India, a proposal that received strong support from the participating countries.