The 2nd edition of Azadi Cup Karate Championships 2024, organized by the Bihar Seiko-Kai Karate & Institute Of Martial Arts, is a highly anticipated event in the karate community. This year’s competition saw a record number of participants, with over 500 young karatekas competing in various categories. The championship was held in Patna on date 25 August, providing a grand stage for the athletes to display their skills and techniques
The karatekas from Darbhanga ,Aaradhya, Shloka Raushan, and Yami Anand dominated their categories with their impressive lifts and technique, earning them well-deserved gold medals. Rajveer Raman, Chinmay Sagar and Akriti Jha showed great determination and skill, securing silver medals for their performances. Nanditha Anish, Jyoti Kumari, Asfand Ahmar, Anuj Singh, Rudra Raman, and Yashika Raushan also put on a strong showing, earning bronze medals for Bihar in their respective categories.
Mukesh Mishra (Bihar State Karate Team Coach) Said , This tournament is a great opportunity for young karatekas to gain valuable experience and improve their skills. He stated, “These young karatekas are the future of our sport and it is important for them to learn and master different techniques at a young age. This tournament will give them a chance to do just that and I am confident that they will make the most out of it.