Kalimpong Karateka Bring Laurels to the Hills

Kalimpong District Karate-Do Association(KDKA) successfully participated in 23rd West Bengal State Karate Championship 2019 was held on 4th & 5th January 2019 at Alamohan Das Sports & Cultural Stadium, Howrah. The event was organized by Karate-Do Association of Bengal and is recognized by the Bengal Olympic Association.

Continuing with their brilliant performances of the past, Kalimpong District Karate -Do Association bagged 3Gold, 4Silver and 8Bronze Medal in this Championship.

Gold Medalists
1.Mr.Priyadarshsn Thapa of Rockvale Academy,
2.Ms.Yachna Chhetri of Sushan’s Karate-Do Academy,
3.Ms.Sujata Raining of Sushan’s Karate-Do Academy,

Silver Medalists
1.Mr.Subhuj Subba of Rockvale Academy,
2.Mr.Abhash Chandra Pradhan of St. Augustine School,
3.Ms.Anamika Gurung of St. Joseph’s Convent,
4.Ms.Esha Gurung of Girls Higher Secondary School,

Bronze Medalists
1.Mr.Wangchen Bhutia of Rockvale Academy,
2.Mr.Pranay Khanal of Sushan’s Karate-Do Academy,,
3.Mr.Abhiraj Dhungana of Kumudini Homes,
4.Mr.Pratik Raining of Immanuel Academy,
5.Mr.Raj Raining of Rockvale Academy,
6.Mr.Sidhant Chhetri of Mt. Carmel School,
7.Mr.Nirman Lepcha of Army Public School 8.Ms.Pratiksha Raining of Immanuel Academy.

Corresponding with TheDC, Sensei Sushan Thapa who is the General Secretary and Technical Director
Kalimpong District Karate-Do Association(KDKA) said, “our youths have performed really well, and they have been consistent, we hope to see some of our players represent India in he coming days.”