Born in Panchthar, Nepal
Manita Shrestha Pradhan
मनिता श्रेष्ठ प्रधान
Judoka who represented Nepal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the -57kg category
About
Manita Shrestha Pradhan built a judo career. Along the way, she competed at the Asian Junior and Cadet Championships and the South Asian Games. She then qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics, in the women’s -57kg category, where she reached the round of 32. At the Paris opening ceremony, she shared the honour of carrying Nepal’s flag, alongside table tennis player Santoo Shrestha.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1999-06-01
- Birthplace
- Panchthar, Nepal
- Profession
- Judoka
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Alive
Career & life timeline
- 1999
- 2016
Won bronze at the Asian Cadet Championships and silver at the South Asian Games
- 2017
Won bronze at the Asian Junior Championships
- 2024-07
Selected for the 2024 Paris Olympics in the women's -57kg judo category
- 2024-07-26
Served as Nepal's joint flag bearer at the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony
Achievements
Competed at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Reached the round of 32 in the women's -57kg judo category
Silver medal, 2016 South Asian Games
Bronze medal, 2017 Asian Junior Championships
Bronze medal, 2016 Asian Cadet Championships
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Last updated: 2026-09-06