State bags 10 medals in NE Karate C’ship

Dimapur, October 21 (MExN): The All Nagaland Karate-Do Association (ANKA) representing Team Nagaland bagged 10 medals – 1 gold, 1 silver and 8 bronze – at the 4th North East Karate Championship which was held in Gangtok, Sikkim from October 14 to 16.   ANKA’s Chavan Pavan grabbed gold in Kumite with fellow teammate Charu Jagu also winning a silver medal in Kumite. Akumienla Imsong grabbed two bronze medals – in Kumite and Kata. All others won bronze in Kumite: Astharani, Tiabenla Jamir, Lithsamong, Kasheto K. Sumi, K. Tluanga, and Rakesh Dewan.   The team was led by Sensei Thsathriba Sangtam and Sensei Temsunungsang. Sensei Thsathriba who was recently conferred the prestigious title of Asian Karate Coach was also felicitated during the championship for his achievements.