Pursotam Pokhrel

Pursotam Pokhrel (born 28 April 1991) is a Nepali karateka, instructor, national coach, and referee. He holds a 4th Dan in Wado Ryu Karate and has served as treasurer of the Nepal Wado Ryu Karate-Do Association. He is the chief instructor at Saraswati Dojo in Gokarneshwar-8, Kathmandu.

Early life and education Pursotam Pokhrel was born on 28 April 1991 in Bhimeshwar-4, Sindhuli District, Nepal. He began practising karate at a young age and later specialized in Wado Ryu Karate.

Career Pokhrel has over 20 years of experience in karate as a competitor, instructor, and official. He has served in several roles within the Nepal Wado Ryu Karate-Do Association, including treasurer, and works as the chief instructor at Saraswati Dojo in Gokarneshwar-8, Kathmandu. He is also listed as a national coach for Nepal and serves as a national referee under World Karate Federation (WKF) rules.

Students Among the athletes he has coached are: Elon Shrestha Susmita Waiba Tika Maya Jimmee Prakash Majhi

Achievements Pokhrel has represented Nepal in international competitions and earned medals at multiple events, including: Bronze — 12th Siji Nishimura Cup International Karate Championship (Fukuoka, Japan). 2 Bronze Medals — 2nd Kamitsuma Okukai International Karate Championship (Cambodia). Silver — 3rd International Karate Championship (Ratanapura, Sri Lanka). 2 Gold Medals — 5th & 6th South Asian Wado Ryu Karate Championships (Gujarat, India).

Instructor roles He is the chief instructor at Saraswati Dojo and teaches at several schools in Kathmandu, including The Celebration Co-ed School, Young Hearts Boarding School, The Himalayan White House World School, and Eastpole Secondary School.

Contributions Pokhrel has been involved in coaching national athletes, refereeing under WKF rules, organizing local events and seminars, and promoting Wado Ryu Karate in Nepal.