Namchi, 28 August (IPR) : Namchi District made a remarkable impression at the 20th State Karate Championships, with a total of 50 karatekas competing and earning an impressive haul of 46 medals, which was held at Palzor Stadium, Gangtok on 25th and 26th August.
The team was also awarded the Best Discipline Trophy, a testament to their exceptional performance and sportsmanship.
Medal Tally
1.Gold Medals: 11
2. Silver Medals: 11
3. Bronze Medals: 24
1. Gold Medalists
• Jolashi Gurung (10-11 years, Girls Kumite -25kg)
• Manvika Chetti (8-9 years, Girls Kumite -20kg)
• Tensung Bhutia (8-9 years, Boys Kumite +35kg)
• Jikmee Bhutia (10 years, Boys Kata)
• Pragya Chetri (12-13 years, Girls +55kg)
• Manisha Rai (Senior Women, +68kg)
• Keshar Kumari Chetri (16-17 years)
• Janson Ather Rai (6-7 years, Boys Kumite +25kg)
• Arnup Darjee (10-11 years, Boys Kumite -25kg)
• Rinzenla Bhutia (8-9 years, Girls Kumite -30kg)
• Paden Tamang (6-7 years, Girls Kumite +25kg)
2. Silver Medalists
• Pemakim Choden Bhutia (Years Girls Kata)
• Adrien Rai (10-11 years, Boys Kumite -35kg)
• Kritika Timsina (10-11 years, Girls Kumite -25kg)
• Keshar Kumari (Senior)
• Pratik Timsina (12-13 years, Boys Kumite -55kg)
• Kumzang Dolma Samang (12-13 years, Girls -50kg)
• Upasana Rai (8-9 years, Girls Kumite -20kg)
• Dozang Bhutia (6-7 years, Boys Kumite -20kg)
• Aditya Rai (12-13 years, Boys Kumite -45kg)
• Ledeya Subba (14-15 years, Girls Kumite -61kg)
• Adrien Rai (10-11 years, Boys Kumite -35kg)
3. Bronze Medalists
• Jigmее Yeatsho Bhutia (6-7 years, Boys Kumite -25kg)
• Serya Manger (10-11 years, Girls Kumite -30kg)
• Jewel Rai (12-13 years, Boys Kumite -50kg)
• Dawden Sherpa (14-15 years, Girls Kumite -54kg)
• Ishmorna Subba (14-15 years, Girls Kumite -54kg)
• Sangay Yeshel Bhutia (14-15 years, Boys Kumite -52kg)
• Aditya Rai (12-13 years, Boys Kata)
• Jenson Ather Rai (Kata)
• Kashish Kumari (Kata)
• Keshar Kumari Chetri (Senior Female Kata)
• Nisamma Rai (12 years, Girls Kata)
• Dipsika Gurung (12 years, Girls Kata)
• Nishan Darjee (8 years, Boys Kata)
• Shan Basant (10 years, Boys Kata)
• Anuska Khati (12-13 years, Girls Kumite -35kg)
• Nayung Rai (12 years, Boys Kata)
• Reetu Rai (14-15 years, Girls Kumite -47kg)
• Riya Roy (10-11 years, Girls Kumite -45kg)
• Subham Roy (Boys Kumite -52kg)
• Pemakim Choden Bhutia (6 years, Girls Kata)
• Manisha Rai (U-21 years, Female Kata)
• Ayan Gurung (8-9 years, Boys Kumite -20kg)
• Jenson Ather Rai (7 years, Boys Kata)
• Jikmee Bhutia (8-9 years, Boys Kumite -35kg)
The Namchi District team’s outstanding performance and disciplined approach were key factors in their success, reflecting both individual talent and collective dedication.