Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim is hosting a one-day karate
championship on November 18 next to be and a coaching camp the earlier
day, that is November 17.
The championship organized by Geyzing Shito Ryu Seiko Kai Karate Association is the first such event in the State.
organised
by the association which has ultra-marathoner Amar Subba as the
president and karate player Tshering Yanki Bhutia as the general
secretary.
Interacting with media at the Press Club of Sikkim
in Gangtok on Wednesday president of the organization, marathoner Amar
Subba and general secretary, karate player Tshering Yanki Bhutia
informed that the event is being organized to generate interest in
sports among youth and kids.
Bhutia was of the opinion that education alone is not sufficient for all-round growth and development of an individual.
He
stressed that one must engage in sports activities as well, adding,
besides physical and mental benefits, sports also have lots of
opportunities professionally.
Bhutia added that the championship
is themed ‘Yes to sports, no to drugs’ and also aims at diverting the
youngsters’ minds from negative elements like drug and alcohol
consumption.
The championship is expected to have participation from around 100 amateur karatekas from Sikkim, Darjeeling and Siliguri.
On
the eve of the championship, a one day training camp will be organized
for the participants and all those interested. Notably, Bishan Mothay
from Nepal and Pradip Sarkar from West Bengal will be imparting the
training.
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