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).
Hanshi Premjit Sen has been appointed as the Chairman of the Referee Commission of Karate India Organisation (KIO), the only authentic karate association in India.
KIO is an affiliated member of World Karate Federation (WKF), Asian Karate Do Federation (AKF), South Asian Karate Do Federation (SAKF) and Commonwealth Karate Do Federation (CKF). WKF is an affiliate member of International Olympic Committee (IOC), whereas, AKF is a member of Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).
Hanshi Premjit Sen has been appointed once again at this prestigious post by the Governing body of KIO. Earlier, he held that post for around 6 years and during that period he had produced numerous WKF & AKF level Referees & Judges for India, who had made our country proud. As a result, the Indian players had improved their performances and had been doing well at all the international level official tournaments.
Irrespective of any game, the Referees & Judges set the standard of that particular game, and, Hanshi Premjit Sen had produced some world class international level Referees & Judges by his invaluable experience which he had gathered for years at the international arena.
Hanshi Premjit Sen is the first Bengali to become an A-Grade Referee & Judge of World Karate Federation (WKF) as well as Asian Karate DO Federation (AKF). Moreover, he is also been awarded with the prestigious BRONZE PIN by the WKF for his contribution in the field of Karate Do in the world.
He is also the President of Karate Do Association of Bengal (KAB) and has taken the game of karate in equality with Cricket and Football, in the state of West Bengal. Although he was a member of the Executive Committee of KIO as a Joint Secretary, but his expertise is much needed to enhance the standards of the Referee & Judges.
“Being a loyal soldier of Karate India Organisation (KIO), I will be very happy to serve wherever KIO needs me, only for the sake and betterment of the game of Karate Do in India.” – Hanshi Premjit Sen
Players of Karate Do Association of Bengal (KAB) put up a commendable performance at the KIO All India Karate Do Championship 2024 at Dehradoon (Uttarakhand) from 8th to 12th May 2024.
Overall, TEAM BENGAL won 2 Gold, 5 Silver and 4 Bronze Medals. The following are the names of the proud winners who represented Bengal at the official event :-
GOLD MEDAL
– Rupkatha Dutta : U-21 Female Kata
– Debayush Mitra, Shantanu Rajbanshi & Aritra Mitra : Junior Male Team Kata
SILVER MEDAL
– Shivam Poddar : U-21 Male Kumite -55kg
– Lopamudra Adhikary : U-21 Female Kumite -61kg
– Raja Rabidas : Junior Male Kumite -50kg
– Bipasha Paul : Cadet Female Kata
– Piuli Maity : Cadet Female Kumite +61kg
BRONZE MEDAL
– Rizong Tamang, Bikram Prajapati & Ayushman Roy : Senior Male Team Kata
– Debanjali Karmakar, Ankaona Das & Sohini Chatterjee : Senior Female Team Kata
– Smritikana Sikari : Senior Female Kumite -50kg
– Saswata Patra : U-21 Male Kumite +84kg
Before the event all the players, coaches and officials representing KAB were given the following by KAB:-
– A Medical Insurance of Rs. 200000/- each for all the players representing Bengal.
– A Sponsorship of Rs. 3000/- each for all the players and 5 (five) officials.
– A Sponsorship of Rs. 5000/- each to all the 4 (four) coaches.
– The Participation Fees of all the players.
– T-Shirts & Tracksuits for the players and coaches respectively.
“Karate Do Association of Bengal has always supported the players, coaches and officials who represent Bengal at the official events. Moreover, it is for the first time that all the players were given a Medical Insurance of Rs. 200000/- each. I am ecstatic with the results and performance shown by the Bengal players at the Championship amongst tough competition.” – Hanshi Premjit Sen (President of KAB).
Hanshi Premjit Sen is the first Bengali to become the Referee & Judge of World Karate Federation (WKF) & Asian Karate Do Federation (AKF) both. He had also achieved the most prestigious “Bronze Pin” awarded by the WKF for his contributions in the field of Karate DO as a Referee.“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.” – Hanshi Joydeb Mondal (General Secretary of KAB).
Achievements are just a number for sportsman. It takes a lot of hardwork and sacrifices which at the end results in great achievements.
Hanshi Premjit Sen, who is the President of Karate Do Association of Bengal, has been recently awarded with the 8th DAN BLACK BELT by the World Karate Federation (WKF) for his exemplary contributions to the game of Karate Do.
He becomes the first ever Bengali to get recognised by the WKF, which is the apex body for Karate in the world duly recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Hanshi Premjit Sen has put on his immense hard work for more than a decade to earn this prestigious 8th Dan Black Belt by WKF. Not only this, Hanshi Premjit Sen is a person of good repute, who is popular throughout the world for his exemplary contributions to popularize the art of Karate Do. His hard work and sacrifices over the years has earned him this prestigious reward.
Hanshi Premjit Sen is also the Joint Secretary of Karate India Organisation (KIO) the only authentic Karate Association in India which is recognised by the WKF, Asian Karate Do Federation (AKF), South Asian Karate Do Federation (SAKF) and Commonwealth Karate Do Federation (CKF).
Moreover, Karate Do Association of Bengal (KAB) is the only recognised member of KIO and Bengal Olympic Association (BOA).
“I have no words to express my feelings on achieving this feat. I’m extremely grateful to God as I have earned this being the first Bengali . This is dedicated to my family who has always sacrificed and helped me strive hard for what I am today,a big THANK YOU to all my well-wishers across the world.” – Hanshi Premjit Sen
3 members of Karate Do Association of Bengal (KAB) successfully PASSED the Asian Karate Federation (AKF) Referee & Judges Examination (Kumite Judge B), which was held in Kathmandu (Nepal) from 27th to 30th November 2023.
The following are the names of the newly qualified AKF Judge for Kumite from West Bengal :-
The President of KAB, Hanshi Premjit Sen, was also present in that occasion in Nepal and expressed his happiness in that wonderful achievements.
“I feel very happy and elated with the performances of all the examinees at this AKF JUDGE EXAM. It’s wonderful to have few more International & Asian level Officials in Bengal.” – Hanshi Premjit Sen
23/Nov/2023
The players of Karate Do Association of Bengal (KAB) had put on a stellar performance at the “KIO All India Zonal & Sub-Junior Karate Do Championship” which was held from 17th to 19th November 2023 at the Talkatora Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.
The Bengal team was led under the visionary leadership of the President of KAB, Hanshi Premjit Sen, who had recently been awarded the prestigious BRONZE PIN by World Karate Federation (WKF) at the World Karate Championship held at Budapest (Hungary). He is the first Bengali to be honoured by the award.
The General Secretary of KAB, Hanshi Joydeb Mondal and the Chief Coach of Bengal, Shihan Subhas Mitra’s continuous encouragement to all the players for the event reaped such glorious results.
The FINAL RESULTS of both the events are as follows:-
Alike every time, KAB provided Sponsorship of around Rs. 275000/-, Participation Fees, Trackpant & T-Shirts to all the 50 players & Coaches for this prestigious and only official event.
KAB is the only authentic Karate Association in West Bengal which is recognized by Bengal Olympic Association (BOA) and Karate India Organisation (KIO). Moreover, KAB has always supported all its players, coaches and officials with financial benefits and free Seminars and Workshops conducted by World level Coaches.
Hanshi Premjit Sen (President of Karate Do Association of Bengal) has been awarded with the most prestigious BRONZE PIN by the World Karate Federation (WKF) at the recently concluded World Championship held at Budapest (Hungary).He becomes the first ever Bengali to get recognised by the WKF, which is the apex body for Karate in the world duly recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).The Bronze Pin is awarded to those who have contributed immensely to the game of Karate Do over the years. Hanshi Premjit Sen has put on his immense hard work for more than a decade to earn this prestigious Bronze Pin. Not only this, Hanshi Premjit Sen is a person of good repute, who is popular throughout the world for his exemplary contributions to popularize the art of Karate Do. His hard work and sacrifices over the years has earned him this prestigious reward.Hanshi Premjit Sen is also the Joint Secretary of Karate India Organisation (KIO) the only authentic Karate Association in India which is recognised by the WKF, Asian Karate Do Federation (AKF), South Asian Karate Do Federation (SAKF) and Commonwealth Karate Do Federation (CKF).Moreover, Karate Do Association of Bengal (KAB) is the only recognised member of KIO and Bengal Olympic Association (BOA).
PRESS RELEASE
3rd East India Karate Championship 2023 was organsied by the East India Karate Association (EIKA) in association with Karate Do Association of Bengal (KAB) at Amal Dutta Krirangan (Dum Dum, Kolkata) on 14th & 15th October 2023.
The first day saw the Sub-Junior (13 years and below) categories were conducted whereas, the Cadet, Junior, Under-21 years and Senior were held on the second day.
The President of EIKA, Hanshi Premjit Sen, organsied the event in a very organised way which was praised by one and all. He is also the Joint Secretary of Karate India Organisation (KIO) and an eminent Referee & Judge of World Karate Federation (WKF) and Asian Karate Do Federation (AKF). His contribution to the game in Bengal has brought Karate at par with games like Cricket and Football.
The occasion was graced by various dignitaries which included Sri Swapan Banerjee (President of Bengal Olympic Association), Mr. Anirban Chatterjee (WBCS, Exe.), Hanshi Joydeb Mondal (General Secretary of KAB & Vice President of EIKA), Sensei Pankaj Kambli (General Secretary of EIKA), Sensei K. K. Singh (Vice President of Jharkhand Olympic Association) and others.
Apart from West Bengal, players from Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha and Andaman & Nicobar Island participated with lots of enthusiasm and grit.
KAB has organsied this prestigious event for the first time. KAB is the only authentic Karate Association recognized by Karate India Organisation (KIO) and Bengal Olympic Association (BOA). Whereas, KIO is a permanent affiliated member of World Karate Federation (WKF), Asian Karate Do Federation (AKF), Commonwealth Karate Federation (CKF) and South Asian Karate Do Federation (SAKF).
The Results of the Tournament are as follows :-
CHAMPION – West Bengal with 75 Gold, 87 Silver and 103 Bronze medals
1ST RUNNER-UP – Bihar with 31 Gold, 14 Silver and 21 Bronze medals
2ND RUNNER-UP – Orissa with 22 Gold, 17 Silver and 28 Bronze Medals.
“I feel very happy and proud to host this event in a successful manner in Bengal. The Gold and Silver Medallist from each category qualify for the KIO All India Zonal Championship. Most importantly, I feel ecstatic to see Bengal becoming the Champion of this Tournament” said Hanshi Premjit Sen, the man behind this wonderful Tournament.
