11 Dhamangaon karate players win 22 medals at state championship in Akola

Students of the Bodhi Budokan Karate Association of Dhamangaon Railway performed well at the 7th state-level karate championship 2026 held in Akola. Eleven students of the association competed in both kata and kumite and won a total of 22 medals, adding to the pride of Dhamangaon.

Karate players from different districts of Maharashtra took part in the championship. The students of the association from Dhamangaon taluka showed their skill and gave their rivals a strong fight. The team won 22 medals in all, the result of hard work and consistent practice.

The successful karate players include Shreyash Lasane, Niteshri Humane, Sanskruti Tekam, Shriyansh Nighot, Nandani Bhende, Pruthvika Dhabale, Paurnima Newaare, Rohan Khobragade, Sanvi Dey, Harshit Dhabale and Rudrani Mete. Their performance has brought joy to Dhamangaon's sporting circles.

The championship was organised on behalf of The Maharashtra Amateur Karate Association's secretary Sensei Dr Khushboo Chopde and president Sihan Arun Sarwan. Black belts Sonali Gupta and Samyak Dahat, who performed outstandingly in the championship, were honoured with special mementos.

The students of the Bodhi Budokan Karate Association were trained by Master Sachin Moon, a third dan black belt, champion and chief coach. Under the training he laid out, the students gained proficiency in various forms of karate and won success at the state-level championship. Master Sachin Moon is also being widely praised for the achievement.

Self-defence has become more important today, and karate training is proving useful, especially for boys and girls. Karate helps build physical fitness, concentration, discipline and confidence, and also develops the skills needed to protect oneself in times of danger. The success has also created a favourable view of karate training among parents.

Coach Master Sachin Moon credited Bhante Dhammasar, Mukesh Kumar Kamble of Adilabad in Telangana, Akash Pawar and all the parents for the success, and thanked them.

The 22 medals won by the 11 karate players have created a mood of pride in the city's sporting circles. The successful students, coach and parents are being congratulated from various quarters, and confidence is being expressed that these players will win in major competitions in future too.