Young karate players from Tripura delivered an impressive performance at the National Kaizen Karate Championship in Siliguri by winning four medals, including one silver and three bronze. The achievement highlighted the state’s growing strength in karate despite a small three-member contingent.
Quick Glance:
- Tripura won four medals at the National Kaizen Karate Championship.
- The event took place at Birla Divya Jyoti School, Siliguri.
- Around 380 karatekas from across India participated.
- Rahema Begum won one silver and one bronze medal.
- Kaushik Talukdar and Ananda Namasudra secured one bronze medal each.
Agartala, August 2: Tripura’s karate players continued their rise on the national stage by winning four medals at the National Kaizen Karate Championship held in Siliguri, West Bengal. The small but determined contingent returned home with one silver and three bronze medals after competing against some of the country’s best young karatekas.
The championship took place at Birla Divya Jyoti School in Siliguri. Around 380 participants from different states competed across multiple categories, making the tournament one of the significant national karate events of the season.
Despite fielding only three competitors, Tripura produced an impressive medal tally and showcased the state’s growing reputation in the martial art.
Rahema Begum Leads Tripura’s Medal Charge
Rahema Begum emerged as the star performer of the Tripura contingent.
She displayed remarkable consistency in both technical and combat events. Rahema first clinched the silver medal in the Kata category, demonstrating excellent balance, precision and control during her routines.
She then added another medal by securing bronze in the Fight (Kumite) event. Competing in two demanding disciplines requires exceptional physical fitness and mental strength. Her double-medal performance became the highlight of Tripura’s campaign.
Winning medals in both Kata and Kumite reflects her all-round ability and months of disciplined training.
Bronze Medals for Kaushik and Ananda
Tripura’s remaining two athletes also made their presence felt.
Ananda Namasudra claimed a bronze medal in the Kata event after delivering an impressive technical performance against tough opponents.
Kaushik Talukdar added another bronze medal in the Kata category, ensuring that every member of the Tripura team returned with a medal.
The three-member squad therefore achieved a perfect record, with each athlete reaching the podium.
Such an outcome underlines the quality of preparation despite the team’s limited size.
Tough Competition From Across India
The National Kaizen Karate Championship attracted nearly 380 competitors representing different states and karate academies.
The large participation level increased the quality of competition in every category. Contestants had to overcome multiple rounds against experienced opponents before reaching the medal stages.
Tripura’s athletes maintained their composure throughout the tournament. Their technical discipline and fighting spirit helped them secure podium finishes despite facing stronger and larger state contingents.
The performance demonstrated that talent from smaller states can compete successfully at national-level events when backed by dedicated training and determination.
Association Praises the Team’s Performance
Tripura Sports Karate Association Secretary Krishna Sutradhar, speaking from Kolkata, congratulated the medal winners for their outstanding achievement.
He said the athletes fought brilliantly against strong competition and displayed tremendous commitment throughout the championship.
According to him, the team’s performance reflects the steady progress of karate in Tripura. He also appreciated the hard work put in by the players and their coaches before the tournament.
The association believes such performances will encourage more youngsters in the state to take up karate as a competitive sport.
Another Boost for Tripura Karate: Enewstime Desk Perspective
Tripura has steadily improved its presence in martial arts competitions over the past few years. Young athletes from the state have begun making regular appearances on national podiums across different disciplines.
The latest success at the National Kaizen Karate Championship adds another milestone to that journey.
Although the contingent consisted of only three competitors, it returned with four medals, highlighting both quality and efficiency.
The achievement is expected to boost the confidence of the state’s karate fraternity ahead of upcoming national championships. It also sends a positive message about the growing standard of coaching and athlete development in Tripura.
For the medal winners, the success in Siliguri marks another important step in their sporting careers. For Tripura, it serves as further evidence that the state’s young martial artists are capable of challenging the best in the country.
