Pune Karate Team Shines at South Asian Championship, Bags 30 Medals

Pune, 1st January 2025: The Pune-based Shito Ryu Karate School has brought glory to the city by securing a total of 30 medals, including 12 gold, 12 silver, and 6 bronze, at the South Asian Open Karate Championship held on December 28 and 29, 2024, in New Delhi.

The team, comprising 20 skilled participants, delivered stellar performances in both Kata and Kumite events. The championship, hosted at the Radisson Blu Hotel in New Delhi, saw fierce competition among 250 participants from five countries: India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, and Sri Lanka.

Speaking about the achievement, Sensei Ashok Golani and Sensei Vijay Golani, who coached the team, attributed the success to the unwavering dedication and hard work of their students. “This remarkable accomplishment is a result of their sheer grit and industrious attitude,” said Sensei Ashok Golani.

The students, in turn, credited their success to the expertise and guidance of their coaches. “Great feats are not possible without the right guidance,” said one of the medal-winning participants, emphasizing the role of their coaches’ superior training in achieving this milestone.