Shiva Thapa enters Men's final of Czech Grand Prix tournament

Shiva Thapa entered the final of the 43rd Men's and Women's Grand Prix in Usti nad Labem, 

Czech Republic in the 56kg category while Vikas Krishan settled for a bronze in the 69kg category following his loss in the semifinals.

Shiva, who has been picked in the team for next month's Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Kazakhstan, defeated the Czech Republic's Patrik Velky 9-5.

Shiva will now face Vittorio Jahyn Parrinnelo of Italy in the summit clash. Vikas, on the other hand, lost to Cuba's Despaigne Arisnoide 9-14.

Source: All India Radio