Imphal, Aug 7: The Kyo-kushinkai Karate Association Manipuri is sending five karatekas from Manipur to represent India in the International Open Karate Championship that will be held at Bandhist Krida Sankul, KDMC Ground, Thane in Mumbai on August 16 and 17, according to a statement from the association.
The selected list includes:
• Khwairakpam Lakhan: below 35kg, 12 to 13 years
• Thangminlen Khongsai: below 50kg, 16 to 17 years
• Khoirom Tendenba: below 55kg, 16 to 17 years
• Ningthoujam Sanjoy Me-etei: below 55kg, 18+years
• Waikhom Santa: below 50kg, 18+years
All of them are individual kumite; and while the first four are play at the national level, W Santa is an international player, mentioned the statement.
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