Jharkhand Karatekas Shine at National Championship
Six Young Athletes Bag Medals at KIO Federation Cup in New Delhi
Key Points:
• Jharkhand wins 2 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze at national karate event
• Over 3,000 athletes compete at Talkatora Indoor Stadium
• KIO-organized event showcases India’s martial arts talent
JAMSHEDPUR – Jharkhand’s young karatekas demonstrated exceptional skill at the prestigious KIO Federation Cup.
The championship attracted nationwide participation. It ran from November 19 to 23.
Moreover, Rohan Ishadkar clinched gold in under-14 category. The Tata Steel trainee excelled in kumite.
Meanwhile, Virang Pandey secured another gold medal. He dominated the under-9 division.
Furthermore, three athletes earned silver medals. Rohit Ishakdar impressed in under-11 competition.
In addition, Ayush Bankira showed remarkable skill. He competed in under-12 category.
Saraswati Mardi represented female athletes successfully. She won silver in under-10 girls’ kumite.
However, Aarav Pandey also made his mark. He secured bronze in under-10 boys’ division.
"These achievements highlight Jharkhand’s sporting potential," noted a sports analyst.
The event enjoyed international recognition. Major karate federations supported this championship.

