Kawardha Martial Arts Academy & SRPS Students Clinch 53 Medals at 1st Indo-Nepal International Karate Championship 2026
In a spectacular international sporting triumph, young karate fighters from Kawardha Martial Arts Academy and Shri Ramkrishna Public School (Kawardha) captured an astounding 53 medals (13 Gold, 12 Silver, and 28 Bronze) at the 1st Indo-Nepal Open International Karate Championship 2026 held in Bhilai. Competing against over 1,100 martial artists across India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan, Kawardha secured the prestigious 3rd Place Overall Team Trophy in the international championship standings.
In a spectacular international sporting triumph, young karate fighters from Kawardha Martial Arts Academy and Shri Ramkrishna Public School (Kawardha) captured an astounding 53 medals (13 Gold, 12 Silver, and 28 Bronze) at the 1st Indo-Nepal Open International Karate Championship 2026 held in Bhilai. Competing against over 1,100 martial artists across India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan, Kawardha secured the prestigious 3rd Place Overall Team Trophy in the international championship standings.
In a historic achievement for Chhattisgarh's regional combat sports circuit, a 40-member delegation of young fighters from Kawardha Martial Arts Academy (Thakur Para, Kawardha) and student-athletes from Shri Ramkrishna Public School (SRPS, Kawardha) captured an astounding 53 medals—including 13 Gold, 12 Silver, and 28 Bronze—at the 1st Indo-Nepal Open International Karate Championship 2026, organized at the Mahila Mahavidyalaya campus in Bhilai Nagar from October 2 to 4, 2026.
Demonstrating elite technical execution across Kata (form demonstration) and ferocious agility in Kumite (sparring bouts), Kawardha's fighters powered the district contingent to an exceptional 3rd Place Overall Team Trophy (तृतीय स्थान) in the international championship standings.
Championship: 1st Indo-Nepal Open International Karate Championship 2026Dates: October 2 to 4, 2026 (2 से 4 अक्टूबर 2026)Venue: Mahila Mahavidyalaya Campus, Sector-9, Bhilai Nagar, ChhattisgarhSanctioning & Organizers: Phoenix Shito-Ryu Karate-Do Association & Elite Martial Arts AcademyScale: 1,100+ Athletes from Indian States & International Delegations (Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka)Kawardha Dojo / Contingent: Kawardha Martial Arts Academy & Shri Ramkrishna Public SchoolDelegation: 40 Athletes / FightersTotal Medal Haul: 53 Medals (🥇 13 Gold | 🥈 12 Silver | 🥉 28 Bronze)Overall Team Rank: 3rd Place Team Trophy in International Medal Tally 🏆Official Verification: Kawardha Martial Arts Academy & SRPS Sports Desk
Stellar Double-Gold Champions (Kata + Kumite Clean Sweeps)
Five exceptional Kawardha athletes achieved a clean sweep in their respective age and weight categories by winning Gold in both Kata and Kumite disciplines:
| Athlete Name | Hometown / Dojo | Kata Discipline | Kumite Discipline | Total Medals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aradhya Chauhan (आराध्या चौहान) | Kawardha Dojo | 🥇 Gold Medal | 🥇 Gold Medal | 2 Gold Medals |
| Tejaswat Yadav (तेजस्वत यादव) | Kawardha Dojo | 🥇 Gold Medal | 🥇 Gold Medal | 2 Gold Medals |
| Swara Chandravanshi (स्वरा चंद्रवंशी) | Kawardha Dojo | 🥇 Gold Medal | 🥇 Gold Medal | 2 Gold Medals |
| Suchitra Singh (सुचित्रा सिंह) | Kawardha Dojo | 🥇 Gold Medal | 🥇 Gold Medal | 2 Gold Medals |
| Sudhanshu Chandravanshi (सुधांशु चंद्रवंशी) | Kawardha Dojo | 🥇 Gold Medal | 🥇 Gold Medal | 2 Gold Medals |
| Prerna Singh Rajput (प्रेरणा सिंह राजपूत) | Kawardha Dojo | — | 🥇 Gold Medal | 1 Gold Medal |
| Mili Soni (मिली सोनी) | Kawardha Dojo | 🥇 Gold Medal | 🥈 Silver Medal | 1 Gold + 1 Silver |
Shri Ramkrishna Public School (Kawardha) Champions (श्री रामकृष्ण पब्लिक स्कूल के विजेता)
Student-athletes from Shri Ramkrishna Public School (SRPS, Kawardha) delivered an outstanding performance representing the district:
🥇 Gold Medalist (स्वर्ण पदक)
- Shraddha Chandravanshi (श्रद्धा चंद्रवंशी)
🥈 Silver Medalists (रजत पदक)
- Manan Chandravanshi (मनन चंद्रवंशी)
- Anurag Chandravanshi (अनुराग चंद्रवंशी)
- Gaurav Sahu (गौरव साहू)
- Anaya Khan (अनाया खान)
🥉 Bronze Medalists (कांस्य पदक)
- Gourav Thakur (गौरव ठाकुर)
- Reena Sahu (रीना साहू)
- Divyanshi (दिव्यांशी)
- Vasu Chandravanshi (वासु चंद्रवंशी – Kata)
Complete Medal Roster & Category Breakdown
🥇 Gold Medal Champions (13 Gold Medals)
- Kata Category: Swara Chandravanshi, Suchitra Singh, Sudhanshu Chandravanshi, Mili Soni, Aradhya Chauhan, and Tejaswat Yadav.
- Kumite Category: Aradhya Chauhan, Tejaswat Yadav, Prerna Singh Rajput, Swara Chandravanshi, Suchitra Singh, Sudhanshu Chandravanshi, and Shraddha Chandravanshi.
🥈 Silver Medalists (12 Silver Medals)
- Kata Discipline: Shriniti Bais, Deeksha Chandrol, Vaibhav Sahu, Madhuri Yadav, Aanshika Chandravanshi, and Samarth Chandra.
- Kumite Discipline: Shreyam Kaushik, Shivansh Singh, Mili Soni, Aanshik Chandravanshi, Aaliya Singh, Aniruddh Thakur, Manan Chandravanshi, Anurag Chandravanshi, Gaurav Sahu, and Anaya Khan.
🥉 Bronze Medalists (28 Bronze Medals)
- Podium Finishers Across Weight Divisions: Ananya Chandrakar, Aarna Chandrakar, Rachel Figarado, Aashi Panna, Khushi, Aarya Sahu, Arshi Chandrakar, Aaliya Singh, Akshika Singh, Devisha Chandravanshi, Shivanya Singh, Rudra Dewangan, Aniruddh Thakur, Shreyam Kaushik, Maurya Kumar, Karan Saraswat, Naksh Chandravanshi, Shivansh Singh, Ghanshyam Nishad, Gourav Thakur, Reena Sahu, Divyanshi, and Vasu Chandravanshi.
Growing Combat Sports Excellence in Kawardha
The 53-medal haul highlights the strong grassroots training culture across Kawardha's academies and local schools, where young athletes receive dedicated coaching in Shito-Ryu forms, self-defense conditioning, and competitive tournament sparring.
This international achievement joins a proud legacy of sports milestones across Kabirdham:
- 🤼 Sanju Devi Becomes First Woman from Chhattisgarh to Win Asian Games Kabaddi Gold: Kabirdham's daughter making history on the international stage.
- 🏑 Geeta Yadav Hockey Legacy from Bodla: Inspiring female athletics across the Maikal region.
- 🧪 Science Park at Urja Park Kawardha: Nurturing youth development through sports and STEM education.
Official Verification & Sports Desk
- Academy Desk: Kawardha Martial Arts Academy (Contingent Record & Results Desk, Thakur Para, Kawardha).
- School Desk: Shri Ramkrishna Public School, Kawardha (Official Sports Achievement Bulletin & Student Roll).
- Championship Sanctioning: 1st Indo-Nepal Open International Karate Championship 2026 Technical Committee (Phoenix Shito-Ryu Karate-Do Association & Elite Martial Arts Academy).
- Reporting: Mor Kawardha Sports Desk.
