Kathmandu: A record holder Nepali kickboxer, Abiral Ghimire, also popular as ‘Himalayan Cheetah’, is set to compete in the ‘K-1 World Max Tournament’ scheduled to be held in Tokyo, Japan, on September 20. Ghimire has left for Thailand to engage in special training sessions in preparation for the tournament, where he will face world-renowned kickboxers from countries including China, Bulgaria, the Netherlands, Brazil, Poland, and Armenia. This training is being undertaken at Ghimire’s own expense.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the prestigious kickboxing tournament will be organized by the K-1 Group. Ghimire recently achieved a significant milestone by clinching three international kickboxing titles, including the ‘K-1 Cross 175’ competition held in Osaka, Japan. He demonstrated remarkable resilience and secured a victory in what is considered one of the most esteemed competitions in kickboxing.
Ghimire’s notable achievements include becoming the World Champion in kickboxing by defeating Japanese kickboxer Jinku Oda in the second round of a competitive match. This information was shared by Dev Ghimire, the father of Abiral Ghimire, who is also a former international kickboxer. Additionally, Abiral Ghimire made history as the first Nepali to win the title belt in the International Sports Kickboxing Association (ISKA) World Champion.
A permanent resident of Gurjudhara, Balambu in Chandragiri Municipality-12, Kathmandu, Ghimire currently resides in Nagoya, Japan, with his family.