Mr. Deepak Shrestha (Nepali: दिपक श्रेष्ठ) (born on 14^th April 1977) is an extra-ordinary sportsman associated to Nepal Karate Federation, Shito-Riyo Karate Do who is the black belt 5^th Dan holder as his professional qualification. He is two consecutive gold medalist of South Asian Game and current President of Nepal National and International Player Association. He has been working and experiencing in this field for many years with successful endeavour. To value his successful career, he has been awarded with numerous honour ships and titles. He got the title of Best coach in 2013/14 and was awarded Yubha Pratibha Puraskar from Ministry of youth and sports. Likewise, Suprabal Gorkha Dakchhin Bahu (3^rd) from Late His Majesty late King Birendra Bir Bikram Shahadev – 1999, Bikhyat Trishaktipatta from former King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shahadev 2004, player of the year 2003 from National sports Council are some of his honourships for his dedication. These valuable awards are received with great deal of hard working, perseverance, and Striving.

He has taken special courses in this field which made him extra talented. Special Karate Training in Okinawa, Japan 2018, NSC High Level Sports Science & Planning Seminar (18 - 22 March 2018), World Karate Federation (WKF) Coach Accreditation Dubai, UAE 2017, Sports Science & Sports Management Course by National Sports Council (SAN), Kathmandu 2012, Special Karate Training in Iran 2001, USA 2007 & Malaysia 2012, Diploma in Referee Course, Kathmandu 2005 etc. are his dedications to get the qualification throughout his sports career.

Mr. Shrestha has gone through various international game. He got the remarkable position with impressive participation within the country and foreign land. “Victory in a match is not a victory in the life” Mr. Shrestha says. With his own goal and determination, he went through different championship. He was Gold medallist in 8^th South Asian Games – Kathmandu, Nepal 1999 and in 9^th South Asian Games – Islamabad, Pakistan 2004, and participated in 10^th South Asian Games – Colombo, Sri Lanka 2006, Gold medallist in OZAWA Cup International Karate Championship – USA, Silver medallist and best fighter in 2^nd Panatholon International Kids (Olympic) Karate Championship (Best Player) – Kathmandu, Nepal 1995, Gold medalist in 2^nd South Asian Invitation Karate Championship – New Delhi, India 1997 etc. are his rewards and participations. He was a Gold medalist and best fighter in 1st Saarc Level Invitation Karate Championship – India in 1995. To complete his appreciation, it will be a great discussion matter.

He has been National Coach, Police Coach, and Referee. He served in Gwangju 2010, Bangladesh 2011, Inchon 2014, Jakarta 2018, Japan 2020 till present as a National team Coach. In addition to this, he worked as a Referee in national as well as international level. National Game, High School Championship, Tourism Cup Championship, Mis-Zone Karate Championship, Eastern Zone Karate Championship etc. are his dedications as referee.
Mr. Shretha, a true gem of Nepali sports, is always remembered for his great contribution for uplifting the Karate Federation and he has become a true encouragement for other players. We always wish for his welfare and want to give best of luck for his upcoming undertakings.

Coaching Career
National Team

1. 16^th Asian Games 2010 – Gwangju
2. Fajil Tunnesa Martial Arts Championship 2011 – Bangladesh, Team First
3. Lumbini National Championship 2012 – Lumbini, Team First
4. 17^th Asian Games 2014 – Inchon, South Korea
5. 18^th Asian Games 2018 – Jakarta.
6. 13^th South Asian Games (SAG) 2019 – Kathmandu, Nepal.
7. Olympic 2020 – Till Date, Japan.

Nepal Police

1. National Karate Selection for 11^th SAG Games 2009 – Hetauda, Team First
2. 5^th National Games 2009 – Kathmandu, Team Second
3. National Karate championship 2009  – Pokhara, Team First
4. National Youth Sports Festival 2009 – Kathmandu, Team First
5. Invitation National Karate Championship 2009 – Sindhupalchok, Team First

Professional Experience

• Member Secretary , National Players Weal Fear Fund  
• National Sports Council (from 2015 to till date)
• National Assistant Coach (from 2064 to till date)
• National Karate Team Coach (from 2011 to till date)   
• National Sports Council
  Event Coordinator
  NSC Championship 50th National Karate Championship, Kathmandu in 2017
  President  
  Nepal National and International Player Association (NNIPA) (from 2016 to till date) 
  Karate Coach 
  Nepal Police Club, Police Academy Csenter Maharajganj, Kathmandu. (from 2008 B.S. to 2010 B.S.)
  Secretary General 
  Nepal National and International Player Association (NNIPA) (from 2008 to 2019)
  Shito-Ryu Karate Coach
  Little Angels School,Hattiban,Lalitpur  (from 2000 to till date)                        
  Executive Member
  Nepal Karate Federation (NKF) (from 2015 to 2019)

​Spe​cial Courses

• Special Karate Training in Okinawa, Japan, 2018
• Coaching Management Seminar, Canada 2018
• NSC High Level Sports Science & Planning Seminar, 18th to 22nd March, 2018
• World Karate Federation (WKF) Coach Accreditation, Dubai, 2017
• Advance Sports Science Course for Elite Coaches Training (SAN),KTM, 2015 
• Sports Science Course, National Sports Council (SAN), KTM., 2012
• Asian Karate Federation’s Coach Accreditation, Malaysia, 2012
• Sports Management Course, Kathmandu, 2012
• Special Karate Training, USA, 2007
• Special Karate Training, Malaysia, 2006
• Diploma of Referee Course, Kathmandu. 2005
• N. I. S. Training (Sports Academy of Nepal) 2003
• Karate Assistance Coaches Course, Nepalgunj, 2003/ 2004
• Special Karate Training, Malaysia, 2002
• Special Karate Training, Iran, 2001
• 2nd National Referee Seminar, Bhaktapur, 2000
• Special Karate Training, Malaysia, 1999

  1999  8^th  South Asian Games – Kathmandu, Nepal
  2004  9^th  South Asian Games – Islamabad, Pakistan
2006  10^th South Asian Games (Participant) – Colombo, Sri Lanka

  1994  2^nd Western Regional Karate Championship – Damauli
  1995  8^th all Nepal Karate Championship – Janakpur
  1995  1^st Valley Karate-Do Championship – Lalitpur
  1996  2^nd Valley Karate-Do Championship – Bhaktapur
  1998  4^th National Games – Nepalgunj
  1998  4^th Central Zone Regional Karate Championship – Birgunj
  2001  Khukuri Karate Championship – Banepa
  2001  5^th Mid Zone Regional Karate Championship – Bhaktpur
  2002  Dhirendra Memorial National Karate Championship – Kathmandu
  2003  5^th National Karate Championship – Kathmandu
  2005  6^th National Karate Championship – Kathmandu
  2007  National Karate selection championship – Kathmandu 

  1995  1^st Saarc Level Invitation Karate Championship (Best Fighter) – India 
  1995  2^nd Panatholon International Kids (Olympic) Karate Championship (Best Player) – Kathmandu, Nepal
  1997  2^nd South Asian Invitation Karate Championship – New Delhi, India
  1997  3^rd International High School Karate and Kick Boxing Championship – Kathmandu, Nepal
  2005  OZAWA Cup International Karate Championship – USA
  2006  Malaysia Nepal Karate Friendly Championship – Malaysia 
1997  3^rd AUKO Championship (Semifinalist) – Macau
2001  5^th Asian Senior Karate Championship (Semifinalist) – Malaysia
2001  Imam Khomini Birth International Karate Championship (Participation) – Iran 
2002  14^th Asian Games (Participation) – Busan, South Korea
2004  17^th Senior World Karate Championship (Quarterfinalist) – Mexico
2004  German Open Golden League Championship (Quarterfinalist) – German
2006  15^th Asian Games (Semifinalist) – Doha