Mukesh Sharma

Kalimpong, 22nd Aug

Kalimpong Students have bagged 4 medals at the 10th All India Independence Cup Karate-Do Championship 2014 which was held on 16-17th August 2014 at Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. The Competition was Organized By-Shito -Ryu Seiko Kai Karate-Do India a body which is approved by-Karate Association of India and is Recognized By-Govt. of India (Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports). A total of 12 students from different schools were led by Coach Sushan Thapa Chief Coach/ Secretary of Darjeeling Gorkha Karate-Do Association. Sujata Rai (16) in Kumite(-48Kg ) bagged Silver medal  while Chogyal Bhutia 11 yrs( Kumite) too bagged silver medal. Abner Biswakarma 17 yr in Junior 16/17 Yrs Kumite (-55Kg)  bagged Bronze Medal while Arohan Bogati 8 yrs( Kumite) too bagged bronze medal. Around 1200 Students Participated from 25 State including students from Para Military Forces informed Sushan Thapa who expressed satisfaction over his team performance. 

Sushan Thapa is a (International Medalist in Karate) from Kalimpong and was recently  presented the KAI Accredited Coach for National Coaching