Nepali Kickboxer Abiral Ghimire claims world championship title

KATHMANDU, Sept 6: In an extraordinary accomplishment for the sport of kickboxing, Abiral Ghimire has once again achieved remarkable success. During the main event of the 'Hit Kick Boxing - 59th International Sports Kick Boxing Federation, World Championship' held on Saturday at Kariya Hall in Nagoya, Japan, Ghimire made history by defeating French boxer Mathon Choinard. Choinard, a formidable opponent, is the reigning world champion since 2025.