{"id":12147,"date":"2026-07-04T06:05:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T06:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabindia.in\/?p=12147"},"modified":"2026-07-04T06:05:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T06:05:03","slug":"8-lakh-karate-practitioners-one-vision-building-the-future-of-sports-in-west-bengal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kabindia.in\/index.php\/2026\/07\/04\/8-lakh-karate-practitioners-one-vision-building-the-future-of-sports-in-west-bengal\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Lakh Karate Practitioners, One Vision: Building the Future of Sports in West Bengal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Karate Do Association of Bengal Meets Hon\u2019ble Sports Minister Dr. Indranil Khan; Discusses Roadmap for Sports Development and Athlete Empowerment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A delegation of the Karate Do Association of Bengal (KAB), led by its President, Hanshi Premjit Sen, called on Hon\u2019ble Youth Services and Sports Minister Dr. Indranil Khan to discuss the future development of karate and sports in West Bengal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The meeting focused on strengthening grassroots sports, creating greater opportunities for athletes, and promoting karate as a powerful medium for youth empowerment, discipline, and nation-building. The delegation also shared its vision for expanding sports participation and nurturing future champions across the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Indranil Khan expressed his commitment towards the growth of sports and the welfare of athletes. His positive outlook and encouraging response were highly appreciated by the delegation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking after the meeting, Hanshi Premjit Sen stated, \u201cThe Hon\u2019ble Minister\u2019s vision and commitment towards sports development have inspired confidence among the sporting community. We look forward to working together to create more opportunities for young athletes and to take West Bengal sports to greater heights.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hanshi Premjit Sen is regarded as one of the leading karate administrators in India. As President of the Karate Do Association of Bengal and Chairman of the Karate India Organisation, he has played a significant role in promoting karate across the country and creating opportunities for thousands of athletes. 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