Hoshiarpur (The Stellar News): The state-level Karate competitions under Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan, organised by the Sports Department, Government of Punjab, were held in Mohali. The players of Jagmohan Institute of Traditional Karate (JITK) delivered an outstanding performance at the championship, bringing laurels to Hoshiarpur district.
It is noteworthy that six players from the institute were selected to represent Hoshiarpur district in the Karate team. The six karatekas Ryan Barhpagga , Sukhneet Singh, Harnoor Kaur, Nayra Verma, Rajat Kumar and Karanpreet Singh Chahal, who are receiving training under internationally renowned Karate Coach and International Referee Jagmohan Vij, qualified for the state-level championship by securing first positions in their respective district-level competitions.
Among the medal winners, Nayra Verma of JITK won the Bronze Medal in the Sub-Junior Girls’ Under-14 category in the below 50 kg weight division. By winning this medal, she secured the first-ever medal for Hoshiarpur district in the sport of Karate in said competition.
Similarly, institute’s karateka Karanpreet Singh Chahal brought pride to the district by winning the Silver Medal in the Boys’ Under-19 category in the below 50 kg weight division. Another JITK karateka, Rajat Kumar, won the Bronze Medal in the above 84 kg weight category, representing Hoshiarpur district.
Expressing happiness over the remarkable achievements of the Karate players, Chief Karate Coach Jagmohan Vij congratulated all the medal winners. Upon their return to Hoshiarpur, the players were felicitated at the dojo by Chief Coach Jagmohan Vij in recognition of their outstanding performance.
