Kolkata: Players of the Karate Do Association of Bengal (KAB), trained under Hanshi Premjit Sen, delivered a notable performance at the 5th KIO National Karate Do Championship 2026 for Under-21, Senior and Para-Karate categories, held at Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, from 26 February to 1 March 2026, winning two Gold and two Bronze medals.

Hanshi Premjit Sen has been associated with the development of karate in West Bengal for more than a decade. Through regular training and preparation for competitive events, he has worked with a number of young practitioners who have gone on to represent the state in national championships over the years. In addition to training athletes, he has also been involved with karate activities as a coach, referee and administrator, contributing to the organisation of tournaments and the development of the sport in the state.

The championship was conducted under the leadership of Hanshi Bharat Sharma, President of Karate India Organisation, and was attended by dignitaries including Shahnawaz Hussain, former Union Cabinet Minister, Dr. Narendra Dhruv Batra, former Member of the International Olympic Committee and former President of the Indian Olympic Association, and Kuldeep Vats, President of the Delhi Olympic Association.

Medal Winners from West Bengal:

🥇 Rupkatha Dutta – Gold Medal (Under-21 Female Kata)
🥇 Sohini Chatterjee – Gold Medal (Under-21 Female Kumite −50 kg)
🥉 Shivam Poddar – Bronze Medal (Senior Male Kumite −50 kg)
🥉 Debanjali Karmakar, Aishika Ghosh & Sneha Mondal – Bronze Medal (Senior Female Team Kata)

Before the championship, the players and coaches representing the Karate Do Association of Bengal received support related to their participation. This included medical insurance coverage of Rs. 2,00,000 for each player, Rs. 3,000 provided to each of the 25 players, Rs. 7,000 provided to each of the three coaches, payment of participation fees for all players, and tracksuits for both players and coaches.

Following the championship, Hanshi Premjit Sen, President of the Karate Do Association of Bengal, said:
“The players prepared with sincerity and discipline for this championship. Their performance reflects the effort they have put into training over a long period. It is encouraging to see them represent West Bengal at the national level, and we hope they will continue to work with the same dedication in future competitions.”

He also stated that the association will felicitate the medal winners with Rs. 10,000 for each Gold medal and Rs. 5,000 for each Bronze medal.

Hanshi Joydeb Mondal, General Secretary of KAB, said:
“We are proud of our players who had shown immense grit and determination for this event. KAB had in the past supported all the players and will continue this in the future too. For KAB, there should not be any financial burden for the immensely talented players to showcase their talent at any level.”

The results once again reflect the continued participation of West Bengal athletes in national karate competitions and the ongoing efforts to support the development of the sport in the state.

The 45-day long Senior Karate National Coaching Camp, organized by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, was successfully concluded at Lucknow.

Elite players of the Indian Karate Squad participated in this prestigious national camp.

We are proud to announce that Ms. Debanjali Karmokar, representing the Karate Do Association of Bengal, was an esteemed member of the National Squad.

Heartiest congratulations to all the dedicated Karate athletes, coaches, and officials for the successful completion of this intensive national coaching programme and for their unwavering commitment towards excellence in Indian Karate.

All members are requested to read the document carefully.

Karate Do Association of Bengal (KAB) feels proud to inform one and all that, West Bengal Police is now an affiliated member of KAB.

This feat is only possible due to our very hard-working and dynamic President of KAB, Hanshi Premjit Sen. His tireless efforts to popularize Karate all over has reaped good results. We all are proud of him and his unwavering contributions to this game.

Not to forget, Hanshi Joydeb Mondal (General Secretary of KAB), who whole-heartedly supports Hanshi Premjit Sen.

KAB has added another feather in their cap. Keep showering your love and support always.

Karate India Organisation is happy to announce a cash award of ₹1,51,000 to Ms. Alisha for her historic achievement in winning the bronze medal for India at the 21st AKF Asian Senior Karate Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

This remarkable feat showcases Ms. Alisha’s dedication and prowess in karate, bringing pride to the nation. Karate India Organisation congratulates Ms. Alisha on her achievement and wishes her continued success in her future endeavors.

We acknowledge the visionary leadership of Shri Harash Sharma, President of Karate India Organisation, whose guidance and support have been instrumental in fostering a culture of excellence in karate.

India’s Karate Triumph: Bhuvaneshwari Jadhav Wins Bronze at Senior Asian Karate Championship*

In a remarkable achievement, Ms. Bhuvaneshwari Jadhav has brought glory to India by winning the Bronze medal at the Senior Asian Karate Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Heartfelt congratulations to her on this outstanding feat! 🇮🇳

We extend our deepest gratitude to Hanshi Bharat Sharma ji for his visionary leadership, which has been instrumental in fostering a culture of excellence in Indian karate.

Special appreciation to Sensei Keerthan Kondru, the dedicated coach of Bhuvaneshwari Jadhav, for his tireless efforts and expertise that have contributed significantly to her success.

For the first time in the history of Bengal Karate, Karate Do Association of Bengal (KAB) is all set to organise the most exciting TEAM KUMITE CHAMPIONSHIP on 15th & 16th November 2024 at Khudiram Anushilan Kendra (Kolkata).