Asian Games: Sombahadur Kumal sets new national record in men's 800m

Nepal's Sombahadur Kumal has set a new national record in the men's 800m at the 20th Asian Games underway in Japan.

Kumal set the record while competing in Heat 1 held yesterday at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya City, Japan.

Competing in the men's 800m at the Asian Games, Kumal broke the previous national record to set the new mark.