Kerala School Kids Shine at National Karate Championship 2024, at Talkatora Delhi

Delhi: Young students from Kollam schools, (Kerala), representing the state’s   Japan Shotokan Karate Organization – India (JSKOI), showcased exceptional talent at the ‘KIO 1st Federation Cup Premier League & Youth League Karate Championship 2024,’ held at Talkatora Indoor Stadium, Delhi, from November 19 to 23.

Under the guidance of trainer Mr. Renshi John Master, ten students participated and secured 9 medals, including one Gold and eight Bronze.

Gold Medal Highlight: Christy Sam, a 6th standard student from Baselios Marthoma Mathews-II Central School, Sooranad, won Gold in the Sub-Junior (11 Years, Female Kata) category, bringing pride to her school and state.

Medal Tally: Gold (1): Christy Sam (Kata)

Bronze (8): Chris Mathew Sam, Adithya S. Pillai, Mohammad Tippu Sultan, Adish S.V., Ashiq S., Rizwan Rafeek, Ahammed Safwan H., Mohammed Nayif.

Participating schools included Baselios Marthoma Mathews-II Central School, Basalel English Medium School, Travancore Devaswom Board Central School, and Shanti Niketan Central School. The students’ outstanding performances have brought immense pride to Kollam district.                                                                                                                                                                       (with inputs from Santhya Kunjumon)