How Rajina Bista fought from local karate rings to Tokyo mats and Bangkok podiums

Beyond the viral social media posts celebrating Rajina Bista’s win over a Thai fighter, the 27-year-old martial artist overcame financial hurdles and institutional neglect to claim silver at the Amazing Muay Thai World Festival.

Rajina Bista, 27, has a dream: to represent Nepal at the biggest Muay Thai events like ONE Championship and Rajadamnern World Series (RWS).