Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. The Andaman Karate Association (Kyakushin Kai Kan), Port Blair (a martial-art-based registered organisation, vide REGISTRATION No.1193), recognized by the International Karate Organisation (IKO MATSUSHIMA JAPAN), has successfully organized the 12th IKO on 5th May 2019 (Sunday) in Ananda Marga School Campus, Junglighat, Port Blair. The event was graced by Acharya Krsnaprasannananda Avadhuta, Principal, Ananda Marga School, Junglighat, as the Chief Guest, with Mr. Ashok Das, Prop. Andaman Super Express, Port Blair, was the Guest of Honour.<\/p>\r\n
The tournament comprised 27 (twenty-seven) events in three categories, namely humite, kata, and Kiohans for boys and girls (both) of different age-groups. As many as 9.1 (ninety-three) Karatckas Participated in the event. In the open Kumite category for boys, Akash Sarkar stood first, Joyanto Bar Stood second, and third position was secured jointly by Dubrata Mondal and Manimohan Biswas. In the open Kumite category for girls, the first and second positions were secured by Niti Das and A.Aruna, respectively, while Monalisa Mistry and Isha Huwlader jointly secured the third position. In the lightweight (under 50 kgs) category for boys, the first, second, and third positions were secured by Mr. Nabeen Mallick, Surojit Goyali, and Akash Mondal. In the price distribution ceremony of the tournament, an International Black Belt and a 1st Dan Certificate were awarded to Mr. Dubrate Mondal by the Chief Guest. The trophies and certificates were presented by the Chief Guest, Guest of Honour, and the President of the Andaman Karate Association, Mr. Auadiranjan Biswas. The senior officials of the Andaman Karate Association conducted the entire tournament.<\/p>\r\n