Bokaro: In an effort to empower and strengthen the youth of Jharkhand, the Khel Karate Association has taken a commendable step by offering free karate training to state schoolchildren and other interested individuals.
The organization is working to expand its reach across Jharkhand, and it is affiliated with the Karate Association of India (KAI). As part of this initiative, the state committee of the association was reconstituted.
The newly formed committee includes Dr. AS Gangwar, Chairman, who also serves as the Principal of DPS Bokaro and President of Dr. Radhakrishnan Sahodaya School Complex. Somen Chakraborty, the Principal of Guru Gobind Singh Public School in Sector-5, has been appointed as Vice Chairman.
Mukesh Kumar, the Principal of Rajendra Prasad Public School, serves as the President, and Khedu Gorai is the General Secretary. Additionally, Mohan Kumar Kondangkal serves as the Treasurer, while Lakhikant Sahu and Anand Shankar take on the roles of Coordinators.
The newly appointed committee members recently convened at DPS Bokaro to discuss the organization’s future goals and strategies. Chairman Dr. Gangwar and other officials expressed their commitment to elevate karate from the state level to the Olympic level by involving schoolchildren and other players.
The association’s primary objective is to provide free self-defense training to students, ensuring that every youngster has the opportunity to learn karate.
They emphasize that karate is not just a sport but also a valuable form of self-defense and an excellent way to boost energy. They believe it is especially beneficial for girls, who should become proficient in this discipline.
President Mukesh Kumar announced plans to establish new committees in all districts of Jharkhand within three months.
General Secretary Singhan Khedu Gorain highlighted that many isolated karate trainers operate independently in various areas.
The association aims to unite these trainers and elevate the practice of karate in Jharkhand to a higher level. They stress that collective efforts and cooperation are essential to promote this sport from the state level to the global stage.
The association is actively preparing a strong Jharkhand team to represent the state at the Eastern India Karate Championship, scheduled to take place in Kolkata on January 20-21, 2024.
Additionally, they have plans to host karate tournaments in the near future as part of their ongoing efforts to promote the sport.
