Itanagar, Oct 8: The Arunachal Karate-Do Association (AKA) announced the participation of a strong contingent of 29 male and 26 female karate players from the state at the upcoming 9th North East Karate Championship 2025, to be held in Mizoram.
The team will be accompanied by two male coaches, a female coach, manager, and nine technical officers. The delegation will be led by Likha Tara, Chairman of the Arunachal Karate-Do Association, and Tai Hipik, General Secretary of AKA. Hipik, expressed great confidence in the team's preparation and spirit. He stated, "Our players have been training rigorously and are fully prepared to showcase their talent and bring laurels to Arunachal Pradesh. We are confident of securing several medals in this championship."
Chairman Likha Tara motivated the athletes and urged them to maintain discipline, focus, and sportsmanship throughout the competition. He encouraged the players to uphold the pride of Arunachal Pradesh and continue their journey with dedication and perseverance.