SportsPosted at: Oct 18 2026 9:02PM


Meghalaya to host NE Karate Championship

Shillong, Oct 18 (UNI) The 5th Karate India Organisation (KIO) North East Zone Karate Championship will be the first mega karate event in Meghalaya in the last 30 years and the All Meghalaya Karate-Do Association (AMKA) is pulling out all the stops to ensure that the three-day event is held successfully.
As many as 900 karatekas and officials are expected to participate in the championship from October 22 to 24 at the NEHU Convocation Hall here.
The championship, organised under the aegis of the Karate India Organisation, is being hosted by AMKA with the full support of the state's Department of Sports and Youth Affairs.
Meghalaya Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Wailadmiki Shylla will formally declare the championship open
AMKA President Hunlang Lytan spoke of the association's pride at being selected for this three-day event, which will also encompass a referee and coaches seminar/examination.
“For us at AMKA, this is a particularly special occasion," Lytan said. "After nearly 30 years, we are hosting a mega-level karate championship of this scale. It is a matter of great pride and responsibility for the entire association. We want to give our very best and ensure that this championship becomes a memorable experience for every participating athlete, official and guest.”
He said more than 900 participants, including around 20 international-level karatekas, are expected to compete in the Sub-Junior, Cadet, Junior, U-21 and Senior categories in both kata and kumite.
Meghalaya will be represented by a contingent of 296 karatekas, comprising 152 male and 144 female martial artists.
Karatekas from six other North East will also be heading to Shillong for the zonal tournament, with only Mizoram not taking part.
“This is an encouraging indication of the participation and enthusiasm of our young karatekas and we hope they will make the state proud through their performances," Lytan said.
AMKA karatekas won an impressive 62 medals at last year's championship, which was held in Arunachal Pradesh’s capital Itanagar.
The Meghalaya contingent will be supported by a dedicated team of coaches, assistant coaches, team managers and a physiotherapist to ensure the athletes receive the necessary technical guidance, supervision and care throughout the championship.
The coaching team comprises Mingson Rymbai and Arjun Sewa, who will serve as head coaches, while Wandashisha Warjri and Ronald L Nonglait will serve as assistant coaches.
The team manager responsibilities will be handled by Laiarisa Nongrum, Beautiful Mary Mylliem, Rose Mary Tympuin, Junita Rani and Aihunlang Makdoh, while Sharailang Nongneng Shanpru will be the team physiotherapist.
The championship is important because the winners will qualify for the KIO Inter-Zonal Karate Championship 2026, scheduled to be held in New Delhi from December 16-17.
“This competition will provide our athletes with an important opportunity to progress to the next level and demonstrate their abilities on a bigger platform,” Lytan said.
Comprehensive preparations are being made by committees and sub-committees constituted to run the on-ground organisation.
“Our objective is not only to conduct a technically sound and successful championship but also to ensure that every participating team feels welcome and experiences the warmth and hospitality of Shillong and Meghalaya," AMKA General Secretary Ksan Kupar Warjri said.
“We want all participating teams to return home with wonderful memories of their visit to our state. We believe that hosting such an event will also provide an opportunity to showcase Meghalaya's hospitality, organisational capabilities and commitment to the promotion of sports,” Warjri added. UNI RRK CDS
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