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State Karate Championship Begins in Mohali with 500 Athletes
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 02:36 AM
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The Punjab state-level karate tournament opened in Mohali, featuring around five hundred competitors.
The Punjab state karate championship kicked off today in Mohali, marking the start of a week‑long competition that brings together the region's top martial artists. Organized under the aegis of state sports authorities, the event aims to provide a platform for talent identification and promote karate as a competitive sport.
Approximately five hundred athletes have registered for the tournament, representing clubs and training centres from across the state. Competitors will contest in multiple weight categories, adhering to the standard rules of the World Karate Federation.
Officials expect the championship to draw a sizable audience of enthusiasts, coaches, and scouts, all keen to witness emerging talent. The performances in Mohali will also influence selections for upcoming national and international karate meets.
Approximately five hundred athletes have registered for the tournament, representing clubs and training centres from across the state. Competitors will contest in multiple weight categories, adhering to the standard rules of the World Karate Federation.
Officials expect the championship to draw a sizable audience of enthusiasts, coaches, and scouts, all keen to witness emerging talent. The performances in Mohali will also influence selections for upcoming national and international karate meets.