📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Publichall
Sports
Shillong to Host North East Karate Championship Starting Oct 22
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 12:32 PM
👁 8
The city of Shillong in Meghalaya will stage the North East Karate Championship beginning on October 22, featuring athletes from across the region.
Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, has been confirmed as the venue for the North East Karate Championship that will kick off on October 22. The event is set to bring together karate practitioners from several states in the North Eastern region for a multi‑day competition.
The championship aims to provide a platform for emerging talent and to raise the profile of martial arts in the region. Organisers expect a vibrant atmosphere as athletes showcase their skills in various weight categories.
Local authorities and the state sports department are supporting the tournament, citing its potential to boost sports tourism and encourage youth participation in karate. The schedule and detailed participant list will be released in the coming weeks.
The championship aims to provide a platform for emerging talent and to raise the profile of martial arts in the region. Organisers expect a vibrant atmosphere as athletes showcase their skills in various weight categories.
Local authorities and the state sports department are supporting the tournament, citing its potential to boost sports tourism and encourage youth participation in karate. The schedule and detailed participant list will be released in the coming weeks.