Staff Reporter
DIPHU, Nov 21: The Karbi Anglong Karate team bagged 19 medals at the 3rd Pranab Dutta Memorial Open State Karate Championship was recently held at Srimanta Sankardev Krishti, Sankardev Nagar, Hojai. The competition was organised by PDM Karate-Do Association and hosted by Hojai Karate Dojo on November 18 and 19 , 2023.
Nathaniel Timung won first in Kumite and second in Kata category. Nong-eh Timung won second in Kata. Sarlong T Killing also won first in Kumite and third in Kata category. Furthermore, Klarjir Teronpi won third in Kumite, Nongklar Kramsa won second in Kumite, Denghai Kramsa won second in Kata, Serjilin Teronpi won second in Kata and third in Kumite while, Chukerai Teron also won first in Kumite and third in Kata.
The other winners include Acho Timung (third in Kumite), Pajir Lekthepi (third in Kumite), Harsingkong Teron (second in Kumite), Sarkiri Teron (first in Kumite and second in Kata), Lorna Teronpi (third in Kata) and Sengklar Ronghang (third in Kumite).
The Karbi Anglong team was led by team managers Monjir Kropi and Borsing Rongphar, with Jacinta Hansepi as team coach and Assam Shotokan Karate-Do School of India, Secretary Purna Timung.