Story highlights
- Punnami Representative Anand: The second Inter-State Invitation Level Open Karate Championship-2026 organized by Pawan Kick Photo Con Karate Association at Delhi Public School in Amalapuram, Yelamanchili was held on Sunday.
- More than a thousand students from various districts of Andhra Pradesh participated in the competition.
- 20 students from NVR Self Defense Martial Arts Association of Yelamanchili attended and showcased their talent.
Punnami Representative Anand: The second Inter-State Invitation Level Open Karate Championship-2026 organized by Pawan Kick Photo Con Karate Association at Delhi Public School in Amalapuram, Yelamanchili was held on Sunday. More than a thousand students from various districts of Andhra Pradesh participated in the competition. 20 students from NVR Self Defense Martial Arts Association of Yelamanchili attended and showcased their talent. The students, who competed fiercely in the Kata and Fighting categories, won 16 gold medals, 7 silver medals, and 1 bronze medal. K. Haiti, P.B.S. Varshini, A. Dhanush, V. Hetan Sri, S. Leela Lohit, K. Chetan, P. Kushal, K. Rohit Kumar, B. Jyotish, T.B.S. Joshreeth, B. Vaishnavi, K. Hans and others showed their talent. With a large number of students participating, the championship was filled with sports excitement. Students should give priority to sports along with education, and karate will increase self-confidence and discipline, as well as the ability to face adverse situations bravely, said 6th Dan Black Belt Nakka Venkatraman Ranga. Chief Coach Black Belt K. Srinu provided training to the students.
