Sanjiv Nepali

Sanjiv Nepali is a Nepali-born Taekwondo master, athlete, coach, referee, and international judge. He holds a 5th Dan Black Belt certified by World Taekwondo Headquarters. Nepali has represented Nepal and won gold medals in international Taekwondo championships held in the United Kingdom, Spain, Hong Kong, and other countries.

Early life

Nepali was born in Bara District, Nepal, in Nijgadh Municipality. He developed an interest in Taekwondo at an early age and began training around 1998–1999 in Nepal.

Career

Athletic achievements

Gold medal – British Autumn Open Championship, Manchester, UK
Gold medal – 22nd Asian Cities Taekwondo Championship, Hong Kong
Silver medal – 16th Hong Kong–Nepal Taekwondo Federation Championship
Bronze medal – 20th International Taekwondo Championship, Barcelona, Spain
Multiple international gold medals in events across the USA, UK, Canada, Philippines, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Spain, China, Macau, and Nepal.

Coaching and officiating

Nepali has served as a referee and judge in various national and international Taekwondo competitions, including events in Macau, the USA, and other countries. He has also trained athletes in Nepal, Macau, and the United States.

Honors

He received appreciation and recognition from Nepal's National Sports Council, the Nepal Taekwondo Association, Nijgadh Municipality, and the Madhesh Province government.