National Karate Championship at Nehru Maidan tomorrow

National Karate Championship at Nehru Maidan tomorrow

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Nov 03, 2017 : Over 1000 Karatekars from 12 states will be vying for the top honours at the National level Open Karate Championship  to be held  at Nehru Maidan on November 4, informed Mayor Kavitha Sanil. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will be visiting the city tomorrow to inaugurate the event.

Speaking to reporters here on November 3, Friday, the Mayor said   a total of 108 events  in  different categories ranging from 20 kg to 65 kg will be held for men and women.

All India Grand Karate Championship will be held on November 5, the Mayor said.  Arrangements for the event are complete. International standard centre bout has been set up. There will be  electronic score displays  and LED lighting around championship arena.

 A host of dignitaries including  DK District Minister Ramanatha Rai,  PWD Minister HC  Mahadevappa, Fisheries Minister Pramod Madhwaraj, Food and Civil Supplies Minister U T Khader,  MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, MLAs  J R Lobo and Moidin Bava will grace  the occasion. Energy Minister D K Shivakumar will be the chief guest  at the valedictory function.

Chairman of Shree Devi Education Trust Sadananda Shetty and others were present at the press meet.