Exclusive: New York– Internationally renowned Taekwondo Master Instructor and gold medalist, Mr. Sanjiv Nepali, continues to bring honor to Nepal through his exceptional achievements in the world of Taekwondo. A 5th Dan black belt, Mr. Nepali has carved out a distinguished career, earning a total of nine gold medals in prestigious international competitions between 2016 and 2024.
Who’s Sanjiv Nepali?
Born on August 17, 1986, in Bara, Nepal, Mr. Nepali developed a passion for Taekwondo during his early childhood. His dedication to the sport, combined with his unique skills, quickly set him apart in the Taekwondo community. He earned his 5th Degree Black Belt from the World Taekwondo Association in South Korea in 2022, and his exceptional abilities were recognized when he was appointed as an International Master Instructor by the World Taekwondo Headquarters in 2018.
Gold Journey
Mr. Nepali’s journey to gold began on April 3, 2016, when he secured his first gold medal at the 14th Hong Kong Nepalese Taekwondo Association (Hong Kong) Anniversary Open Poomsae and Sparring Competition. From there, he continued to dominate, earning his second gold medal at the 22nd Asian Cities Taekwondo Championship in Hong Kong in March 2018. His winning streak continued with gold medals at the British Autumn Open Taekwondo Championship in Manchester, UK (November 2019), the Florida Open International Online Taekwondo Championship (September 2021), the North Carolina International Taekwondo Open Online Championship (May 2021), the DG Asian Taekwondo Open Online Poomsae Championship in the Philippines (July 2021), the Utah International Taekwondo Open Championship (March 2021), the Bandung International Online Poomsae Tournament in Indonesia (June 2021), and National Capitol Open Taekwondo Championship 2024 first place in the event Individual Poomsae, Under 40 (Virginia, USA).
In addition to his international successes, Mr. Nepali has also excelled on home soil, securing three gold medals in Nepal and numerous international silver and bronze medals before his streak of golds.
As International Referee/Judge
Beyond his achievements as a competitor, Mr. Nepali has also served as a judge and referee at more than 24 national and international Taekwondo tournaments. His expertise was showcased as an Official Judge and Referee at the USA/Kukkiwon Expo Taekwondo Championship Cup in Virginia, USA, in July 2022, as well as at the 22nd Eastern Dragon Taekwondo Championship in Hong Kong in 2016, and the Macau Taekwondo Championship in November 2020, Pennsylvania State Taekwondo Championship (2024), New York Metropolitan Amateur American Union (AAU) District National Qualifier (2024), USATKD New Jersey State Taekwondo championship (2024), USATKD New York State Championship (2024), 2nd Everest National Open Taekwondo Championship, Maryland (2024), and Kukkiwon Cup USA, New Jersey (2024).
Mr. Sanjiv Nepali's accomplishments continue to shine brightly, elevating Nepal’s reputation on the international Taekwondo stage and inspiring future generations of athletes.
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