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Himachal Pradesh Sends 20-Member Karate Team to Osaka After Five-Year Hiatus

Enhanced state incentives, backed by local coaching expertise, aim to bolster India’s return to the Shitokai Goju-Ryu Championship as a platform for youth development.

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Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. (File)

Overview

  • Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu flagged off a 20-member Indian contingent from Shimla on July 12 ahead of the Shitokai Goju-Ryu Karate Championship in Osaka from July 15 to 23.
  • This marks India’s return to the prestigious tournament after a five-year hiatus since 2020.
  • Eleven athletes are from Roots Country School in Baghi, with the remainder representing other regions of Himachal Pradesh and beyond.
  • The team will be guided in Osaka by head coach Sensei Anil Kumar Jishta and assistant coach Sensei Hari Tamang.
  • Himachal Pradesh raised prize money for Olympic gold from Rs 3 crore to Rs 5 crore and Asian Games gold from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 4 crore under new policies that aim to motivate athletes, promote youth discipline and deter drug abuse.